Toddler Tantrums?

Question

What's the best way to deal with a 2 year old's temper tantrums? There's no rhyme or reason to them.

Answer 1

Well, I think that the real important thing is to be consistent. You will find a particular punishment that works for you whether it be relinquishing a favorite toy, time out, or corporal. Just make sure that the child understands that no matter how often they throw a tantrum they will not get away with it.

Answer 2

Understanding - 2year olds have a really hard time communicating their feelings. When you are angry you can say words that express your feelings to someone else or you can give off a body language that expresses that feeling. When you are tired you can say I am tired and I am going to go lie down. Because you know why you feel this way and what will cure it. When your 2 yr old is tired or angry they do not know how to tell you this or how to fix it so they throw temper tantrums because it gets your attention. I have raised four children adn the best way to deal with a tantrum is ignore it. When they scream or stomp or throw things or kick. Put them down and/ walk away. Every time no matter where you are(within reason) Say nothing show no reaction whatso ever. When they are done tantrumming say in a sweet tone "Do you feel better?" They will soon realize that all that energy is just not worth it because they are getting nothing out of it. But you must stay firm. If you are in a store and they are temper tantrumming pick them up out of the cart and go out of the store to the car leaving the cart and all its glory. The one thing people forget is the education of your child comes above and before everything else. You can go back to the store when she is calmer. It also depends on why they are throwing the tantrums believe it or not a 2 yr. old is very manipulative. They learn what works and are very stubborn about giving in. If you created the monster then you must uncreate it. If you bought a toy everytime you went to the store and now you are not bying one then be prepared for a tantrum because you created a response and they do not understand why they are not getting a new toy this time. Somebody somewhere in your childs life is giving in to the tantrums by offering everything and anything to get them to stop. So they will use it on any one who gives in.This is dangerous and needs to be controlled right now before you end up with a 15yr old with the same attitude.

Answer 3

The toddler is testing you. The toddler wants attention and is searching for ways to get it because he or she does not have the words to express exactly what is wanted. When your toddler pitches a tantrum, first make it clear to her that the behavior is unacceptable. Then, ask her what she wants. Get down on her level, and ask her in a clear and not angry voice what she wants. Make suggestions, but do not whine or plead. Ask her if she wants juice, or a hug, or a special toy, or whatever it is you think she might be after, one at a time. Once you figure out what she wants, have her say it. After she says it give it to her, smile and tell her that next time she wants the item, to just ask Mommy for it.

Answer 4

Ignore them.

Children throw tantrums for one reason--to get attention. Any attention you give them during one of their tantrums is giving into them whether or not you give them what they are whining over. Addressing the tantrum will cause them to think it is okay to throw fits. When they throw a fit, just walk away and don't say anything. When they are done with their tantrum then say to them "I'm glad you're feeling better, now what is it you want?"

Eventually, they will see that throwing a fit will get them nothing.

Answer 5

ignore it, get the toddler's owner's manual or read up on the internet. The best way to deal with it is ignore it until it is over and then praise him after it is done. don't reason with him, just ignore. No matter how hard it may be.

Answer 6

When my children throw temper tantrums, I calmly tell them that when they're ready to use their words and tell me what's wrong, I'll talk to them about it. Then I walk away. It doesn't always work, but a lot of the time it does. Good luck!

Answer 7

Ignore them. If this does not work, pop them on the butt with positive reinforcement. Its best to start them out young. The counting crap does not work.

Answer 8

I just would ignore my son it's just a phase they go through and if you ignore them they'll eventually stop.That's what I did when he threw a fit for no reason at all and it worked.

Answer 9

ignore them as best you can if you dont give in he/she will have no reason to throw them. he/she is seaking attention I have two toddlers right now EKKKSSS!!!! I ignore it and demand that when they want something they tell me or they just dont get it. its actually working kind of

Answer 10

Mine used to "throw" himeself to the floor (but always in a comfortable positions!) then scream and kick his legs. I found that stepping over him, laughing, whilst on my way out of the room was very effective.