<ul>
<li>The child is either hungry, tired, upset, or worried.</li>
<li>They want to be on their own and they will throw a tantrum if they can't do what they want.</li>
<li>They are trying to catch your attention to test your rules.</li>
<li>They are not able to articulate exactly what they need, feel, want to which upsets them.</li>
<li>They do not understand what you want them to do.</li>
</ul>

Causes of Temper Tantrums

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<li>Keep a calm state of mind </li>
<li>Don't give the child attention until they're calmer</li>
<li>Never in any scenario should you spank or hit your child</li>
<li>Don't give in to their tantrums or bribe them to stop their tantrums. The child will learn that they will be given what they want or reward for using inappropriate behavior</li>
<li>Remove potentially dangerous objects from your child and their path</li>
<li>Use time-outs to allow the child to get back in control</li>
</ol>

Responding to Temper Tantrums

<ul>
<li>Stick to routines for meal and sleep times.</li>
<li>Give your child a toy to distract themselves.</li>
<li>No child is perfect. Learn to manage your expectations.</li>
<li>Help your child prevent frustration by preparing them beforehand for any events or changes that may happen.</li>
<li>Let your child know the rules and stick to them. You are your child's first role model.</li>
</ul>

Preventing Temper Tantrums

<ul>
<li>Temper tantrums are severe and can last long, and may happen often</li>
<li>Your child is not able to fully articulate their needs yet so it's best to be understanding</li>
<li>When they reach 3 and up, the tantrums will continue or get worse</li>
<li>Some kids when throwing temper tantrums will hold their breaths in order to cause fainting</li>
<li>The possibility of your child hurting themselves or others during tantrums is likely</li>
</ul>

Other Things to Know About Temper Tantrums

<p>Throwing temper tantrums are a part of normal childhood development and through this they are also able to communicate their feelings to their parents or guardians, in socially acceptable ways.</p>
<p>These usually start when they are a year old and continue until they are toddlers.</p>

Temper Tantrums

These fits of rage - the stomping, screaming, and falling on the floor - are a normal part of childhood development. Temper tantrums often happen only with a parent. They are a way for the child to communicate his or her feelings.

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