Wonder Weeks? Tantrum Tips?

girlyjo · June 2014

I want to stop the 'terrible twos' before they begin and was wondering if anyone with the Wonder Weeks book or app had any tips on tantrums. My 13month old is already throwing fits when he doesn't get his way and I know that I don't just want to repeat the word 'no' all the time. I try phrasing it different but often forget in the heat of the moment and revert back to my old stressed out at home or embarrassed in public self. We do a little sign language but sometimes he makes signs and either I don't know what he's trying to say or he doesn't actually want whatever he signs for. It's confusing for both of us, I'm sure.
I couldn't find a recent post here about the developmental stages going on in our babies and everything I find online is vague and never gets to the point.
So query: Does anyone have any tips on curbing temper tantrums in babies?

john5111 · June 2014

Right there with you...he screams or shakes fist...he also started throwing his food off his tray at meal times..any tips on how to get that to stop? You take it away or say no and he just laughs at you..but then he wants to eat more so its not like hes done eating.

huzzahuzza · June 2014

I'm in the same boat!!! And I was so excited to see this month's Parenting magazine had tips on raising a calm and collected kid (aka curbing tantrums) but the first line said "starting at age 2, children can learn to control their temper" I stopped reading and started crying (just kidding).
I'll be watching to see if anyone has any tips!!!

telicious2 · June 2014

beatlechicksteph · June 2014

I don't know much about wonder weeks, but I do know that ignoring tantrums are the best. If your kid starts throwing a tantrum, get up and walk away. Don't give eye contact. Don't give them any attention. They'll stop tantruming. That's what I learned in all my behavior classes when working with high needs behavior kids and kids on the spectrum. And I've done that with DS. He'll start throwing a tantrum, I'll ignore, he's done in like 2 minutes.

telicious2 · June 2014

I don't think these tips are much help. But I have noticed a different baby since Saturday and I am not liking it.

He has been throwing food off his tray, tantrums when he can't have something, and pushes things away that he doesn't want. He always let me brush his teeth but last night he pushed away my hand.

He doesn't like to stay in his highchair for very long before he starts fussing. And in the store or restaurant he will scream if I don't let him down to walk. So I think it may be some time before he goes out in public haha. I am also considering a harness so he can walk without wandering off.

kcwnc · June 2014

We have achieved the arching back and crying when we take things away he shouldn't have or keep him from going into harms way. But at the same time he has 5 teeth that have broken through the gums all on top this week. 2 molars, 2 canines and 1 side tooth. He seems really torn about how he's acting. I distract, offer a book to read and open arms, he really likes sitting in our laps to read, or his broom. He's been doing a lot of constructive sweeping this week.

snowgirl427 · June 2014

J has been having tantrums daily (fun times). The biggest thing is that I don't give in. If he's crying because I won't give him something, I still won't give it to him (don't want to encourage the behavior). I also explain to him (things like "I'm sorry, but mommy doesn't want you to do that. You may hurt yourself"). I know he doesn't understand, but part of it is getting myself into the habit so that when he does begin understanding, we are halfway there. If he really gets himself in a tizzy. I will look at him and repeat his name calmly and quietly and when he stops and looks at me I tell him to "calm down" "take deep breaths" etc.

If this is a sign of the 2's, I'm scared!

coffeeandbooks · June 2014

Right now, I am just trying to be consistent. I have heard it might take a year before they really get the idea of rules. For instance, LO is not allowed on the couch, because he stands up on it and has fallen off. So every time he goes on the couch, I pick him up. He kick and cries each time. But, knock wood, I think he kicks and cries a little less.
I have another rule about not knocking down this small chair we have. But he is more persistent with that one and tantrums pretty much with the same intensity each time I don't let him knock it over.
Let me know if any one has any good ideas....

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