Tantrums

selinda85 · April 2012

I love my two yr old but he can drive me crazy with his tantrums. Am i the only one that feels this way? I know that every time one of his tantrums happens its based around hunger or sleep. Tonight was sleep he was way past his bed time. I dont know what to do to get him to stop, well offer him a snack/candy or a toy but that doesn't seem to help anymore. Ive have tried raising my voice and threatening to spank that doesn't work(ive spanked which i hated doing didnt fase him). Ive tried letting him cry it out doesn't work.. Whats left what do i do? Im at the end of my rope suggestions please!!!

Mrs.Saxy · April 2012

Don't give in to him with "rewards" such as candy or a toy. Try to perceive when he needs a nap or snack and beat him to his tantrum.

Let him cry it out but be rational with him. Tell him "You are crying because you're tired. You're sad because ___________. Use your words to tell mommy/daddy what's wrong."

Model for your son how he should behave. It will take a long time to model and reinforce the right behaviors. When I say a long time, I mean probably a year. When my son turned 3 he finally understood. But the 3's are like the "terrible" 2's on steroids because at that point they understand our language and try to push the limits and test.

Stay strong