My one year old is throwing bad temper tantrums.He'll hit himself on the head or let hisself fall.When he gets mad or doesnt get what he wants.What can I do to help ? Is this normal?
2007-01-08 04:40:03 · 24 answers · asked by Licha 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
That's completely normal. Walk away when he starts having a tantrum. Don't give him an audience,that's what he wants. If he follows you into another roon and does it again, leave again. The behavoir should extinguish pretty quickly.
2007-01-08 04:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by Gillian 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, a strong will at only a year old. That's awesome! I wouldn't say it's normal, but what's a "normal" kid, anyway, right? The best way to handle temper tantrums at any age is to ignore them and let the child figure out they don't work. Of course, safety is important, so definitely make use of a playpen so he can't hurt himself. Maybe he'll be past this phase by the time most of his peers are just hitting their "terrible two's."
2007-01-08 04:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by Zebra4 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ya, My son and daughter are totally different.OK my son (2 child) is quiet but he does throw tantrums, I let him on the floor and I let him act it out. The whole entire time I'm talking to him in a nice calm voice. I say look how cute, trying to act like a big boy,awww are you better now. I may laugh a little. He actually will stop in the middle of it and give me this look. Then, he wants me to hold him and I will hold him. He is trying to fight for Independence but at the same time he still needs love and attention. He hardly ever throws one now!
I tried a different approach for My daughter first child, I payed no attention when she throw tantrums and it got worse. Extremely bad. She would attack the room. She even kicked a 2 inch wooden bar in her crib and snapped it in 2 pieces. The worse thing you can do is to ignore the tantrum. She is now 5 and on anger management bec. I ignored the tantrums as a 1 yr old.
2007-01-08 04:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Monet 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do not consider temper tantrums to be misbehavior, but rather the normal and healthy release of stress and frustration. I would just hold him until the tantrum ends so he doesn't get hurt. If he's naughty, you need to discipline, but if he's just expressing himself, I don't think you should punish him. Remember, this is how babies that can't talk communicate. When he begins to talk more, the tantrums will be much less frequent.
2007-01-08 04:50:46 · answer #4 · answered by bibliobethica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very normal. The more attention he gets while doing it, the more he will throw. My husband and I are raising 2 grandchildren and the youngest one is 2 but she has been doing the same thing. We put her in her room and tell her she has to stay until she stops crying. At first we had to keep putting her in there but now she stays and after a few minutes she will yell, "I've stopped crying" and then she comes out.
2007-01-08 04:50:36 · answer #5 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My brother did the exact same thing as a child, he would hit his head against anything that he could find(usually the floor) His dr said that if he when he hit his head against the floor just to throw a pillow under him until he stops. don't give in to his fits cause then he will continue to do them. show him that this behavior doesn't get any reaction from you and eventually he will stop. My brother did
2007-01-08 04:48:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's completely normal! My daughter went thou this when she was about one also. The best thing that you can do is just walk away and don't let him think it bothers you. He'll grow out of it if he sees that it doesn't get him anywhere. Good luck!
2007-01-08 04:46:12 · answer #7 · answered by jenpoesavon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now a days yes it is normal. Try throwing one with him and see what he does. Otherwise ignore him and he will get the hint that is not acceptable behavior. You could put him in his room and tell him if he wants to do that he can do it out of your sight.
2007-01-08 04:45:26 · answer #8 · answered by JOYCE S 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes he is normal...and the best response is no response. He is testing your reaction...if you ignore him, he will quickly learn that this behavior does not get him the attention or response he desires...it may take a bit but he will eventually stop.
2007-01-08 04:48:46 · answer #9 · answered by Cindy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal because he feels anxiety and fears. Watch him out so he can't ijure himself or some other people. At this age, it is normal but this should stop at the latest until he is 4ish.
2007-01-08 04:42:25 · answer #10 · answered by bubi 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋