What to do when your sweet little baby has a sudden freak out? Here’s how to get a handle on toddler tantrums.
| March 25, 2008 | by: Elizabeth Pantley |
Baby's first tantrum can take you by surprise. You'll be shocked at the shrieking, stamping and hitting that can come out of such a little body. Don't take it personally. Toddler tantrums aren't about anything you've done wrong, but there are a few things you can do to help calm your little one down and prevent the kicking and screaming from starting in the first place.
Why babies have tantrums-and what you can do about it: Baby, or toddler, tantrums start around age one and they aren't really about temper–your little one isn't old enough for that. A baby tantrum is due to an abrupt and sudden loss of emotional control. You need to treat tantrums in a one- to two-year-old differently than those with older children. ... for the full story click on the website icon.
Baby's first tantrum can take you by surprise. You'll be shocked at the shrieking, stamping and hitting that can come out of such a little body. Don't take it personally. Toddler tantrums aren't about anything you've done wrong, but there are a few things you can do to help calm your little one down and prevent the kicking and screaming from starting in the first place.