How to Handle a Tantrum
If you have parented a toddler, you probably have experienced at least one tantrum, and then hoped it would never happen again. They can happen out of the blue. One minute everything is sunshine and roses and the next second your toddler is on the ground screaming and thrashing. If the people around you are not parents they will look at you as if all of this is your fault when you would do anything in your power to stop it. So why do toddlers have tantrums, and how can you avoid or stop them?
Why tantrums happen
Being a toddler can be tough because they are trying to figure out their world, and they still cannot always communicate adequately. They are also trying to figure out their place in the grand scheme. So here are a few of the main reasons for tantrums.
Frustration
When they cannot communicate well, frustration comes easily. They want their needs met, and you do not understand the message, or you are refusing to give them what they are asking for. If you have ever been in a country where you didn’t speak or understand the language, you can understand how the child feels.
They are hungry, thirsty, or tired
Always bring snacks no matter where you go. Bring some for yourself too! Don’t go anywhere with a tired child if you can avoid it. I know I’m pretty grumpy when I’m…
