Temper Tantrums

jneden

DD just moved into a new classroom at daycare with some older kids and is now starting to pick up bad behavior and throw tantrums. Is anyone else experiencing this? Do you have any advice on how to deal with her new behavior? She is normally sweet, well behaved, never threw fits so this is totally out of character for her  

Blueyed228

Sounds right on par for the age. I think most of us are experiencing temper tantrum. Even from our typically well behaved babies.

jneden

Okay good to know its normal.  

Angela183

Us too!

Oohgurl

Yea, I think that it is just a coincidence that she moved to a different room. Full tantrums here too. 

bumpuser3155624

My parent watched LO for a few days last week. My mom was surprised to see the temper on this little one.

Boo0512

Just dealt with an epic bedtime tantrum. I'm half way through my glass of wine.

Unfortunately it's becoming a regular thing which is normal at this age. Sigh.

beatlechicksteph

One of the questions my pedi asked at our 15 month appointment was, "How are you dealing with the tantrums?" So apparently it's completely normal at this age. She said it was because they're trying to assert their independence, and to start allowing them to make choices on petty things during the day (which shoes to wear, which snack to eat, etc) and that will start to lessen the tantrums because they feel like they're in control of something.

MamaMD

3timemom said:

I think it is so funny when he throws a fit and flails on the floor. I try not to laugh but seeing this little person throwing himself around in a tantrum is just funny. He doesn't usually do it though.

I think it's funny sometimes too and my H has actually laughed at her a few times.  She sometimes does a "fake" tantrum without real crying or any tears.  When we don't respond she just gives up and moves on to something else.  Little stinker!

Lolalipsy

Yep, tantrums here too. Thankfully they don't last too long. It must be incredibly frustrating for them not to be able to fully communicate their wants and needs so I try and be accommodating (read pushover) where possible.

Boo0512

SpankingShank said:

Boo0512 said:

Just dealt with an epic bedtime tantrum. I'm half way through my glass of wine.

Unfortunately it's becoming a regular thing which is normal at this age. Sigh.

Yes, drinking wine IS normal at this age ;-)

Good, I was starting to think I had a drinking problem. I'm glad to hear that it's normal!

littlewest1

M is really into "hiding" now when she doesn't want to do something.  Diaper change...hide behind the chair and scream if I pull her out.  Bath time...run to her room and hide in the closet and scream when I pull her out.  She also does the wet fish/limp noodle so it makes it harder pick her up.

Lolalipsy

^^so cute.

c-elizabethf

Yes dd knows how to throw one lol. She has her limp body one, one where she stares at you while she cries, the other one where she throws herself on the floor like a disney princess lol. She can be dramatic sometimes, but she doesn't have tantrums all the times. She is usually pretty good.

ordinary1

So glad I'm not the only one dealing with tantrums! I know they are normal for this age, but lately some moms have been throwing me some shade for Annabelle's tantrums. I have been leaving the room when she throws them. She is starting to see that she doesn't get attention of any sort when she throws them. 

huzzahuzza

My carpool partner (last year's babysitter)'s daughter throws some EPIC screaming tantrums in the car when no one is paying attention to her.  J has started playing in to her tantrums and will hand her toys and things from his seat to play with in the back seat.  It's hilarious that he's just trying to get her to shut up!!! 

It really bothers me though that her parents also play into her tantrums because she pulls them on J too.  The daycare center said that she'll scream in his face and he'll hand his toy over.  It's so sad to me.  

NOT to say J doesn't throw his own epic tantrums but I feel like there is a huge difference in how they're handled and how the child uses them.  

LaxMOM44

nonniedee said:

Ok, but who else has the tantrum plank?

Where they just lay there in frustration.

I got the plank in a store the other day because I wouldn't buy goldfish crackers.

Angela183

I get the wet noodle.

jneden

@bakersckLol My daughter does that every time I try to give her choices.