Why Does My 2-year-old Tantrum Soooo Much?
By: Gopi Patel, MSE.d Special Educator
Parents should always remember that tantrums are a behavior children learn. Attention is usually given to them when they don’t get their own way. Children usually very quickly learn that crying, yelling, screaming, kicking, laying on the floor and generally acting-out can help them get what they want. As long as the child gets what he wants tantrums will continue and worsen over time.
Related Reading…
For more about how to handle tantrums by Gopi Patel,
read Help! My Child Has Tantrums
I don’t know about you guys but this is a good reminder for me. My son just turned two and pushing my buttons has become his specialty. Tantrums are hard to ignore but remembering that giving in or giving any attention to them at all will make things worse should help me get through them. Plus, his cute smile, adorable giggle and loving hugs reminds me everyday how lucky I am to be his mother- even if his tantrums drive me nuts 🙂
For your daily dose, check out the latest freebies, sweeps & paid surveysa