How can parents prevent tantrums?
It is often easier to prevent tantrums than to deal with them once they have begun. Parents may notice some signals that children give as a warning that a tantrum may be brewing. If a parent suspects that a tantrum is coming or if a child gets in the habit of having a tantrum after a particular experience or at a particular time of day, here are some prevention tips to keep in mind: • Distract or redirect your child’s attention to something else. • Use a sense of humor to distract your child. This may help you cope, too. • Give your child control over small things by giving him or her a choice. • Take your child to a quiet place and speak softly to him or her. • Encourage your child to express emotions and feelings with words. • Stick to a daily routine that gives your child enough rest and enough activity. • Reward your child when he or she requests something without having a tantrum. How can parents deal with tantrums, especially public temper tantrums? Parents can be caught off guar
