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Temper Tantrums

Temper Tantrums. Toddlers. Tantrums. Tantrums are most common between the ages of 2 & 4 Tantrums are a child’s way of showing anger and frustration. Why Do They Happen?. They are not able to do what they want to do They are asked to do something they do not want to do

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Temper Tantrums

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  1. Temper Tantrums Toddlers

  2. Tantrums • Tantrums are most common between the ages of 2 & 4 • Tantrums are a child’s way of showing anger and frustration

  3. Why Do They Happen? • They are not able to do what they want to do • They are asked to do something they do not want to do • Need to release anger or tension • Is overtired, excited or hungry

  4. Behaviour During a Tantrum: • Run around • Scream and Yell • Pound fists or feet • Bang head • Kick or bite • Hold Breath • Make themselves vomit • Hide

  5. What To Do During a Tantrum: • Stay calm – do not argue or try to talk sense into them • Do NOT give in to the child • Keep the child from getting hurt or harming others • Put the child in a quiet safe place until they calm down • As much as possible ignore the tantrum – attention fuels their desire to act out • IF they hold their breath let them, they will breathe naturally eventually they cannot suffocate themselves

  6. After the Tantrum: • Stay calm and loving • Wash the child’s face and get them a drink of water to allow them to settle down and cool down • Remove the cause of the tantrum if possible • Give the child something quiet and easy to do without giving into their initial demand

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