2006-07-20 05:08:34 · 15 answers · asked by pink ladie 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Take them out of the situation and away from other people. If it is just a tantrum, due to tiredness or whatever, just keep them isolated from others they might annoy until the tantrum winds down. Sort of a "time out" situation.
2006-07-20 05:11:43 · answer #1 · answered by effin drunk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is your toddler screaming? If you find out then you may be able to put a stop to it, on the other hand most toddlers go through a screaming stage, it is probably a bid for attention, try distraction, praise good behaviour, ignore bad behavior. I know it is difficult but it works!
2006-07-20 05:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by newcombeemma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2 yr old screaming toddler, and whenever he decides to start acting like that, I get down on his level, look him in the eyes, and say one word: "stop" If he chooses not to, I put him in his room until he stops. Then I go and give him a hug and let him out.
2006-07-20 05:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by amyvnsn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them out of the situation, even if it means going home. I have had to do this with my toddler more than once, even if it meant leaving the shopping cart in the aisle full of stuff. They are trying to gain control of the situation by acting that way, and you have to show you are still in control. Losing your cool and screaming back at the child does not help anyone.
2006-07-20 05:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by Steak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that screaming toddler yours? A friend's? Does the child belong to a stranger?
Why is the child screaming? Are you in public or private?
2006-07-20 05:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you are.
I usually just ignored the kid. If I was in a public place. I would tell him "That is not acceptable behavior" and leave. Yes, the kid did not understand me, but everyone else around did. If he is screaming as a way to make you leave where you want to be you take him OUTSIDE to a private place and correct him in your favorite method and return to the store (or whatever).
If he is doing it at home, I would tell him. "You do not scream like that" and put him in his room (bed/crib) and close the door. Eventually he learns that screaming does nothing, but get him stuck in bed.
2006-07-20 05:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by Raynanne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends.
If you're in public, remove the two of you some place where you aren't embarassed.
If you're at the checkout line, it may help to have a stranger get close enough to speak softly to the toddler.
If it's bedtime and you're exhausted, then put her/him in bed with reassuring hugs and firmly lay her/him down. Let him/her scream until s/he's exhasuted enough to fall asleep.
2006-07-20 05:14:04 · answer #7 · answered by hawkthree 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have a 3 year old daughter who happens to be (per her pediatrician) hyper-sentative to sugars and caffeine. She likes to throw herself down on the ground and kick and scream. I have found that if I just ignore her actions, the episodes aren't as long nor are they as bad. I know it's extremely hard to do, but it does help.
2006-07-20 05:32:51 · answer #8 · answered by R J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them scream. It's called a "tantrum". Let them know you'll be sitting on the couch when they are done. Don't try to soothe them - it will only add to the tantrum. Leave them alone and they'll learn that tantrums do not get them attention.
2006-07-20 05:12:21 · answer #9 · answered by Buster Van Buren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't distract them, let them get it out of their system. My son has been like that lately and I have just let him throw his tantrum--I don't pay any attention to it since I don't want to encourage him. Once he calms down, he is fine and since I am not catering to his tantrums, they are not happening as often.
2006-07-20 05:14:02 · answer #10 · answered by Beth W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋