How to Discourage Temper Tantrums

Video Transcript

"Have you ever wondered how to discourage your child from throwing a temper tantrum? I am Doctor Donna with some advice. The first thing that I think you have to realize is throwing temper tantrums is just a part of toddlerhood. It is a part of being a child. It is a way to express yourself. To show your emotions, to show your anger. And with that said. If you understand that and try take some deep breathes when your are in the motion, the moment of a tantrum with your child you will be more effective as the parent. I think that you also have to remember that if you are an emotional tantrum throwing kind of parent your child is going to role model after you. So keep that in mind. Are you aggressive? Do you shout? Do you yell? They are going to be the same way you are. The other thing is when a child starts a temper tantrum let them know that you are not going to give them attention to that. You also want to make sure that they are in know position to hurt themselves or hurt somebody else. If you are out at a local place. In a restaurant or a business. Try to remove your child from a temper tantrum situation. Don't let everyone around them have to experience that moment. Remove them. Take them to the bathroom, take them outside. Talk to them about the behavior. Let them have an opportunity to calm down and de-escalate before you go back in. Also remember when your child is communicating frustration and you know a temper tantrum is about ready to start. Talk to them about their emotions. Let them talk about it before it gets to much out of control. Temper tantrums are part of just an emotional and social skill maturity. And a lot of children when they are young they just don't have it. I think one of the most important things to. If you find that when your child is throwing a temper tantrum and you find yourself getting really angry and frustrated, which is normal. But really over the edge you may need to back away and think about consulting with a professional about your anger towards your child. Because it could get out of hand. This is Doctor Donna with some tips on how to discourage a temper tantrum. Good luck. Keep your cool."