Holy Tantrums Bat Man!

You all know what a tantrum is right?

Well in case you don't know,

Temper tantrums are disruptive or undesirable behaviors or emotional outbursts displayed in response to unmet needs or desires. They may also refer to an inability to control emotions due to frustration or difficulty expressing a particular need or desire.

Read more: http://www.righthealth.com/topic/Tantrums_In_Children#ixzz1TS2R9Cre

ok so I know you are asking, How do I STOP tantrums?

Temper tantrums are ultimately an attention-seeking behavior. One strategy to minimize the length and severity of the tantrum is to ignore the behavior. As long as the child is safe and not being destructive, walking away to another room in the house may shorten the episode because now the drama has no audience. Sometimes the child will follow and continue the tantrum. Do not talk or react until the behavior stops. Then, calmly discuss the issue and offer acceptable alternatives without giving in to their demand.

Read more: http://www.righthealth.com/topic/Tantrums_In_Children#ixzz1TS2nlQLg

I read that most tantrums begin during the second year of life and as children acquire language skills, the tantrums decrease.  

I am not a doctor but knowing this information would make me think that teaching your child about different emotions and having them use their words at ALL possible times will increase the chances of a child TELLING you what is wrong vs tantruming.  

Always the teacher--here are some activities to help teach emotions--

http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200611/BTJFoxSupplementalActivities.pdf

http://simplekids.net/pie-approach-to-emotions/

Make yourself Happy and Proud and get those tantrums under control.

Thanks

Dawn