Temper Tantrums - Columbia, MS

Hi K.. Iam a mom of a 22 month old. And i am also 24! And i hate to tell u this but it only gets worse. We have always tried to teach our son discipline and to let him always know who is in charge. Our son doesnt throw alot of temper tantrums in the store but at home alot. My mom always told me though if he was to start to take him out of the store. But it doesnt seem to work Huh? well when our son did it we would always take him out of the store but he would mostly do it when we went out to eat! So good luck in the future!

Hi K.! I am a 21 year old work from home mommy of an 18 month old as well, and I am in the very same boat. When mine doesnt get her way she kicks, screams, and even bangs her head on the floor. I asked my pediatrician about tips on how to handle it and she says there is nothing you can do but ignore it. She told me that kids normally hit the terrible 2's a little early and that's what's going on with her and it was completely normal. She can be such an ANGEL sometimes, but when she does not get her way she lets everyone know it. Hopefully this is just a phase that will pass (soon!!!) Good Luck!!

Hi K., My now 3 year old used to do the same thing around 18 months and now I have another 18 month old. The worst thing you can do is show any attention to them while throwing the tantrum. Even going out to the car is showing them attention. I jsut let them scream and finish what I was there for and they eventially calm down. I know you dont want to interupt everyone elses experinece but if theyare at Walmart, they probalby have been through the same thing. Just let them cry it out without hurting themselves to bad and ignore it. Ignoring it is by far the best thing. Or you can start taliking about something else you see in the store. That usually calms mine down.

I wish I had some different advice other than to ignore it, but I don't. I have two children, ages 3 & 4, and they still do it sometimes if they don't get their way. I would like to talk to you though about doing the medical transcriber from home. I am a SAHM and would like information. My e-mail address is ____@____.com.

Hi. I am thinking that it is just a phase. The only thing I would do is to continually expose her to the situation like going to Walmart and keep on doing what you have been. If she throws a fit, leave immediately. If she throws a fit after you already have everything in the buggy, let someone else pay for it ( and not get her special treats or toys ), while you take her to the car...if that is possible.

Also, I would try to use diversion tactics while at the store or out to eat or in public etc...etc..., is there a favorite toy she likes? Well, I got to go ( I have 3 little girls :P)

What do you mean she STILL throws them? This is just the beginning. It is a phase and normally will get worse before it gets better. They normally start to outgrow it around three or four. This is par for the course. So just stay strong and hang in there. To ignore it, i think she is too young to ignore it. Maybe try to introduce a new toy. Bring toys to the store with you or a snack that she can eat. Make sure its not nap time. This will ensure a cranky one at the store. Plan around her nap time and make sure she isnt hungry. This should help. You can always put her in her room/bed for a minute or two so you can take a breather and she might just go to sleep.

~J.

my 3 yr old throws tantrums still. its embarrassing i know. when he throws fits in the store i or my husband take him to the bathroom and whoop him, we then tell him to calm down. it works.