tantrum

April - posted on 10/23/2009

When my son throws a tantrum I have realized that if I just ignore him and let him cool down by himself it helps out when he is done and calmed down we talk about why he did what he did

Jaclyn - posted on 10/23/2009

My son is 21 months old at this time and he throws the worst tantrums I have ever seen. When he does not get his way he throws himself on the floor, kicks, screams, spits,and shakes. I pick him up and I put him in the corner for as long as it takes for him to calm down. Sometimes I am there for 15 minutes and sometimes I am there for 1 minute. To make him stay in the corner, facing the corner I get down to his level and hold him there. I want him to know that when he throw these tantrums that he is not going to get away with it by me ignoring him. Kids throw tantrums to get attention, even though you are ignoring them they get something out of you.

Mary - posted on 10/22/2009

My 2 year son used to throw tantrums all the time. I have learnd that if you walk away and ignore their fit, it will stop after a few minutes.

Kristin - posted on 10/22/2009

My mom always said to ignore it. She says to look at them dead in the eye, shake your head and step over them (the stepping over them is the most important part... it shows your disdain and inattentiveness) and walk away... then ignore it til he's finished. Good luck!

Kristina - posted on 10/22/2009

My 7 year old is the youngest of 5 kids.He throws fits when he doesn't get his way or when he can't gowith or do what the older kids are doing. I usually put him in his room and tell him to throw his fit in there until he is ready to come out and be a big boy.It us uasually about 5 to 10 minutes later when he comes down stairs and says sorry for throwing a fit. Then I have him tell me why he did it. After we talk about it he is much calmer and happy again.Alot of times you have to let them throw thier fit and then let have them explain to you afterwords why they were doing it.More times then not they will see that that is not the way to get what they want.Although at 1 if you don't pay attention to them and just go about your business they realize that it isn't worth it.

Kirsty - posted on 10/22/2009

My son is nearly 3, he used to throw himself back when he got upset with me (and still does sometimes). I just put him in a place where he wont hurt himself (eg. after I have changed his nappy) so that he can continue his trantrum. Also I walk away, he wants a reaction from you (good or bad). and definitely if it gets to much for you (emotionally) walk away so that you can gather yourself together.

Hope this is a little helpful. There are some good books out there, I have quite a few of them. One book is called Raising Boys by Steve Biddulph (its really good in understanding boys)

Tsema - posted on 10/22/2009

my son started throwing tantrums at one also, what he did was hit his head on the floor and one day he hit his head on the floor and there was no rug and he's stopped since cos it hurt him, not asking u to wait till he hurts himself buut if u r a christian pray 4 him 2 stop it and he will, but be patient with him. also do not allow him have his way when he throws the tantrums when he realises those tantrums do not produce results he will stop on his own. hope it helps. take care.