Why Toddlers Throw Tantrums & How To Deal With Them

It's a classic for most toddler parents. Amidst the aisles of vegetables and staples, s/he'll just bring the cart to a halt and start pulling things off the shelves. You give him that 'look' and 'Waahnn!' goes the siren.

What choice do you have? You run! Just leave everything and run! But what do you do when you really have to get something and can't run?

Here's what you do!

Fatigue, lack of ability to convey what he is feeling, hunger, boredom, are contributors to toddler tantrums. The best tool to tackle this is to empathize. Let your child know you hear him.

He's smart and knows you can be manipulated.

Tips on managing tantrums:

* Limit the time you spend at the supermarket.

* Before you go in, remind your child of the rules and what is expected of him/her in the store.

* Allow him a single purchase at the end of the trip. It gives them the purpose to sit through.

* Involve the child by asking questions and assigning chores.

* Be liberal with praise for their behavior.

And what if s/he still begins a tantrum? Look away, ignore until the tantrum is over! Don't worry about what other people in the store think - they probably are happy that the child isn't theirs!

All the luck in the world, may the tantrums reduce!

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