tantrum advice needed!

njmamak

My DS has always been a mama's boy and has always loved his snuggles. Fine with me, for sure, because we'd always had a balance of some independent time as well. But lately he has been throwing huge, long tantrums if I can't pick him up for some reason (eg: when I need to take something out of the oven) or if I try to give him a hug or hold his hand instead.

I'm not really sure what to do during these "hold me" tantrums. Normally, I put him down and just stay nearby until he has finished his tantrum and then we give hugs and move on. But now if I'm anywhere near him it just makes it worse. Thoughts?

Yasiris1105

With my LO we first tell him to try to calm down and call us if he needs us "Take it easy. Don't scream. Call mama or papa". If he still in the screaming mood we just ignore him. When he finally calms down a little we then go to him amd try to tell him th