9/15/10

TTT - Temper Tantrum Tactics!!!


Temper tantrums! Just lovely in the middle of the supermarket or another crowded place. We cannot avoid all temper tantrums, however here are a few suggestions that can help reduce the possibilities of your child having one:

  • Avoid being in situations that can make your child uncomfortable.
  • Encourage your child to talk about his or her feelings. Try to understand the way they feel and suggest a few words that can help them describe it.
  • Establish a daily routine so your child knows what to expect.
  • Establish reasonable limits and don´t expect your child to be perfect.
  • Have snacks on hand.
  • Make sure your child is getting enough rest.
  • Avoid spending a lot of time in places where your child has to stay still or without playing.
  • Distract your child when you feel a tantrum is about to take place. Sometimes something as simple as showing them a picture can avoid a tantrum.