Dealing w/ my toddler's tantrums! O.o

At home....
1. Allow your child space to calm down.
2. Try to meet your child halfway for a hug, and then distract them.
3. You may be rejected, but keep trying, as it takes time for children to calm down.
4. When the tantrum is over, try to work out what started it, so that next time you might be able to prevent it.
In public...
1. Remember that most other parents are likely to sympathise with you, rather than judge you.
2. If the tantrum is extreme, pick up your child and move him away from where the tantrum began. Distraction may then work.
3. If the tantrums become regular, it may be easier to avoid the situation. For example, if shopping is a trigger, try to arrange childcare so you can shop alone.
4. If this isn't possible, involve your child in the activity through talking, bring distractions with you (toys, books, snacks) and praise them at every opportunity.
When you feel you're going to snap, there are steps you can take towards becoming in control again.
1. Walk away
2. Take a deep breath and count to 10.
3. Ring someone up for a chat and some sanity.
4. Take you and your toddler outside for some space
The fact is, being a parent to a toddler isn't always easy. Agree?! But it's not easy being a toddler either, veering between anxiety and anger. But your child will soon learn to explain her needs and emotions. In the words of Leach, ‘She will turn into a reasonable and communicative human being. Just give her time.' :')
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i'm back blogging again, hope you still remember me!
can we exchange links?
@bonz: hi sis, yes i remember you noh! hehehe and indeed, it ain't easy. words couldn't explain, but it's the most fun phase of our child's development. sa tingin ko lang ha. hehe
sure, i'll add you. add me also ^_^