I have a 5 year old and she throughs hissy fits every day?

Question

how do i stop them?

Answer 1

put them in the corner it is hard to hear them cry but the more they get used to it the less they cry

bible does say (spare the rod spoil the child ) so if all else fails beat them with the bible

just kidding but it does say that

Answer 2

Calmly squat down to eye level and explain to her that she cannot throw fits. Set her in a corner or on a chair for 10-15 minutes. If that doesn't work, a good swat to the fanny (not too hard) and then set her back in the corner or on the chair. You have to be patient and consistent. Don't yell because it really isn't necessary. The calmer you are, the better off you both are. The best way is to just get your point across to her that the fits must stop or else.

Answer 3

Just walk out of the room when her hissy fits appear! Do not give in because it will get worse! You should ignore her when she does this. And, if it persists...put her in the corner for 5 minutes and explain to her that her behavior will not be tolerated. And, everytime she talks or moves while in the corner reset the alarm back to 5 minutes and tell her why you are doing this! If she tells you that she hates you then you know you're doing your job!!!

Answer 4

When my children were small, I used a reward chart. Make up a chart that has the days of the week on it. Each day that she gets through an entire day without throwing a tantrum, give her one sticker on the chart. At the end of the week reward her with a special treat. It can be a trip to the park, baking cookies with you, going out for ice-cream, or a new box of crayons...etc. Also, when she throws a tantrum it is important not to give her attention by yelling or spanking. Simply put her in time out, one min. for each year that she is old. Each time she gets up, you gently but firmly sit her back down. Be sure to explain to her that she can get up after 5 mins, but must remain sitting until the time is up. Always have her apologize to you when it's over and give her a big hug and an "I love you". Children respond better to rewards rather than punishment.

Answer 5

Try "Toddler-Eeze." My two kids are 3 and 2 and this works with ALL ages... yes, adults too... imagine if you are mad or feel like throwing a fit, and people just ignore you or walk away. How does that make you feel? Don't get me wrong, sometimes that is better for some situations but here me out.
When my kids are throwing a fit for something like let's say ice cream, I say "you want ice cream? you want ice cream?" then they KNOW I am listening. At that point I can reason with them, even a two year old, especially my 3 year old so this should be great for a 5 year old... I would then say, "first lunch, then ice cream." Keep it simple, less words as possible...
You just use the same idea for each situation, let them know that you do hear them, but they need to understand that they can't always get their way but first they need to calm down... hope that helped.

Answer 6

DON'T GIVE HER THE ATTENTION THAT SHE DESIRES. DON'T GIVE IN THAT IS WHAT SHE WANTS YOU DO TO. Even if it is in a store tell her fine if you are going to do this stop your shopping and leave don't let her control you you are the parent she has to know that she can't do that and if she does that there is going to be a price to pay it may be no 'candy' snake for that day or that she has to go spend how ever many years she is old that many minutes in her room. BUT make sure if she goes to her room or to the corner you make sure that she understands why she went the and that she can't be acting in that way and stay with it. It may not work right away but stay with it and enforce what you say if she doesn't see that you are following throw she will keep doing it over and over again.

Answer 7

With my niece and nephews, we, the family, use the "time out" discipline. This works where ever you are... If she throws a tantrum, place her in the corner away from anything she can play with and tell her she is in time out. (Usually a minute per year - so in your daughters case 4-5mins). She will scream and cry but dont give in. Soon she will realise that tantrums will not get her you attention. It works as my nephews are both 5 and my nieces are 2 and 3. Good luck !

Answer 8

Well what you need to do is first get down on her level and in a stern voice tell that you will not tolerate that kind of behavior and the next time it happens she will be in time out. And then most important follow through. If she does it while away from home tell her time out when she gets home. Believe me it takes patience but it will work. That's what I had to do and it took a good 3wks. But it was sure worth it. Shes happier and so amI good luck

Answer 9

ignore her and she will learn this behavior gains nothing. if she throws things, destroys things etc send her to her room and what she throws gets put out of her reach for several days. of course what is destroyed is put in the trash by her. usually if you ignor the tantrums they go away. if the tantrums are a daily happening because you are going to work or something like that set aside some alone time for the two of you so she doesn't feel abandoned. during this time talk about why you have to leave her and assure her you will come back.

Answer 10

When she starts to thro a fit make sure she can't hurt herself on anything in the immediate vicinity and walk away. make sure she knows you are leaving by saying something like "i don't like your behaviour when you have calmed down i will be .." and leave do not look back. she will soon get the message and will stop.It may take one to four times for the message to get thru' do not give in. the more you ignore the bad behaviour and encourage the good behaviour the better she will get. soon the fits will stop and you will both be happy. I tell my kids "bye i'm leaving now" and leave. they soon follow. if I am out I keep them in sight but hidden. I only have to do it once in public and they learnt. (all 4 of them went thru it)

Answer 11

At this age, they think they could do whatever they want. You have to take control. Don't let her do whatever she wants. If she throws a fit, then give her a time out or take away a toy for a day or two. It seems a little harsh, but its the best thing.