Children between the ages of one to four years of age normally throw tantrums out of frustration or anger. Whenever you, as their parent do not fulfill their demands, they behave in an irrational way to try and grab attention to themselves. However, you should understand that such behavior is quite normal and it should be dealt with patiently rather than overreacting.
Being patient can be hard, when all you feel like doing is giving them a good slap, which we all know would be the totally wrong thing to do..
Children, by nature want to do things their own way, irrespective of whether it is right or wrong. Really, they are just trying to be independent. For example, they often want to dress themselves, irrespective of the fact that they are too young to do it properly, and if in the process they are offered help, it can cause another tantrum. Instead of interfering with their independence, you should leave them to do their best, as it is all part of their learning process. They will most likely be only to happy to let you finish the job after a few minutes.
Taking a bath is another prime cause for a tantrum.. If your child dislikes taking a bath, you can try saying that they have five more minutes left to play and then its bath time. Try and make the time more interesting so that they start to enjoy the experience, such as new water toys, only to be played with at bath time, splashes, peek a boo games with the face flannel etc.
In the same way,your child will throw a tantrum when tired and therefore a proper schedule must be made and followed regarding the time when they should be allowed to play and when they should be put to bed. At this young age, all children need an afternoon nap. Try and keep to this schedule, every day, and your child will become less tired and irritable during the time they are awake..
You should not forget that a child has a short memory span and also has little understanding as to why they are not allowed to do a particular thing that they want to do, and they forget in a flash why they were scolded. A lot of patience is required on your part to deal with them.
Sometimes, they will become frustrated out of boredom and you should try to see the reason as to why they are behaving in a particular fashion. If they are irritated because of boredom, you can try to keep them busy in some activities that they may like doing, and it may sometimes change their mood. Engaging your child in various activities could also become an educational learning experience. Putting them in front of the TV for hours to calm them down is not a proper way to deal with this problem as the child gets to see and learn desirable as well as undesirable content.
As a parent, you should tactfully deal with their tantrums rather than by overreacting to them.
It can be a trying time for you both, but with love and patience, you will get through it.
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