Can you imagine being two again and every time something didn’t go your way you dropped to the ground in a screaming fit? They are known as temper tantrums. I have lived through them for years with my children and have to say that I am glad to almost be out of that stage. I love Momsquawk‘s great tips on Temper Tantrums……..

Instead of working on solutions to solve the problem, the best
approach is to minimize the number of tantrums a child has.  Here are
some recommendations :

• Encourage your child to use words
• Set reasonable limits
• Keep a daily routine
• Avoid situations that will frustrate your child
• Avoid long outings or visits
• Be prepared with healthy snacks when your child gets hungry
• Make sure your child is well rested
• Distract your child
• Be choosy about saying “no”.
• Let your child choose whenever possible

The good news is that tantrums almost disappear when the child is
around four years old.  As always if the tantrums are getting out of
control or if he hurts himself consult your doctor.

I think it is important to choose your battles. When you constantly say no it becomes meaningless. If all else fails, go to the store and buy some bubble bath and lock yourself in your bathroom. I have found this does wonders. Oh yeah, don’t forget the ear plugs.

I have to remember that my daughter is three and a half so there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I know that when she is off and going to school I will probably wish she were home throwing a fit.