Temper-tantrums to the extreme

Holly - posted on 12/12/2009

Honestly, I think this is probably a normal thing. My son pulls his hair, holds his breath, throws himself on the ground, and hits and scratches me. I let him know that these things are not ok and try to ignore the behavior. His fits usually only last for a few minutes and then he goes about his way. I have found that sparking his interest in something new definetely helps! I think kids are alot like adults in that some people were just blessed with worse tempers than others!

Julie - posted on 12/12/2009

YES ! Selena throws such a fit when you take a toy away from her. Well, not me, but her 3 year old brother will do it and she just screams and screams. I've tried to correct her but she just looks at me like I've lost my mind. Yesterday I set her in her high chair and pointed her away from the table so that she couldn't see us for about a minute (baby timeout). It worked for a minute. . .

Keenan - posted on 12/11/2009

Thank you ladies!

I appreciate the feedback. I have checked for teeth and nothing comming in yet. But he very well may be in pain. When I give him his teething ring..he would rather play with it. lol. He does have an upcoming appointment that I will def be mentioning this to the pediatrician. Alson have him tested for food allergies. I heard if there is a food allergy a child can become aggressive. At first I though maybe it was something that he inherited, his father has an anger problem. He has to go to counseking twice a week. It something he constantly has to work on. I just hope its the age.

Kelsey - posted on 12/10/2009

John has a really bad temper too. Not quite that bad but he freaks out every time he doesn't get what he wants. It sounds like your little one just knows what he wants and is frusterated that he can't communicate it to you effectivly. It also sounds like it something you need to nip in the butt ASAP! If he pays attention when talk to him try this: When he starts freaking out get down on his level and talk very calmly and quietly (the quieter you speak the harder he has to listen to hear you) Give him a warning and tell him that the next time he behaves this way he'll go into time out. He obviously wont know what that is the first few time you have to do this but he'll learn quickly!! The next time he does it calmly explain to him why he has to go in time out and find a quiet corner or chair for him to sit on and ever time he moves calmly pick him (not saying anything and put him back. Kids should go in there time out spot for one min per year. I just learned this a few days ago and already it is working really well! Just be consistant!!

Hope this helps!

Kelsey

Sherree - posted on 12/10/2009

My daughter has been showing some temper tantrums, yes. She also started slapping us about a couple months ago. She reached out and grabbed my hair one time because she wanted to nurse and I was lying on the floor and she was upset. But she hasn't bit or pinched yet. A couple weeks ago when we were having trouble getting her to sleep, she was throwing tantrums in her crib, kicking her feet and scooting herself on her back and I was afraid for her hurting her head. She sure seems to have a short temper sometimes. She cries and screams like she's in pain and has real tears. I know she's not in pain because she'll do this when we pick her up to take her away from something she wants to do, or take something away from her that she wanted in her mouth, for instance. It's not all the time, but she did have some grouchy days this week and we think she was teething. Once we gave her tylenol, she seemed back to her normal cheery self.