All parents are going through the same thing in one way or
another. Here are a few tips from grass roots; other mums and
dads.
- Try to remain positive and calm
- Yelling back at a toddler doesn't help
- All kids go through it, so remember that you are not
alone.
- Tantrums don't just start with the "terrible two's", they can
start anytime after 1 year.
- Prepare for a day out or a trip to the shops by taking snacks
or a few toys to use as a distraction.
- Don't plan activities for when you child is normally tired or
hungry; it's a recipe for disaster.
- If the crying is getting to you and you're starting to feel
tense, take a big breath and walk away for just a few minutes and
clear your mind.
- Babies some times cry for no reason and there's nothing that
you can do to calm them down; just try to stay calm yourself and
remember that you're a great mum or dad.
- Use a diversion as quickly as possible when you see a tantrum
coming on.
- Babies and toddlers cry; even when you're out in public. Don't
stress and definitely don't change your method of dealing with
tantrums just to keep the peace.
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