Tantrums

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What to do
Don't lose your cool. A tantrum is not a pretty sight. In addition to kicking, screaming, or pounding the floor, your toddler's repertoire may include throwing things, hitting, and even holding his breath to the point of turning blue. When your child is swept up in a tantrum, she's unlikely to listen to reason, though she will respond — negatively — to your yelling or threatening. "I found the more I shouted at my child to stop, the wilder she would get," says one mother of a 2-year-old. What worked instead, she discovered, was to just sit down and be with her while she raged.

Staying with your child during a tantrum is a good idea. Stomping out of the room — alluring as that may be — can make her feel abandoned. The storm of emotion she's going through can be frightening to her, and she'll appreciate knowing you're nearby. Some experts recommend picking up your child and holding her if it's feasible (i.e., she's not flailing too much), saying she'll find your embrace comforting. But others say it's better to ignore the tantrum until your child calms down, rather than rewarding negative behavior. Through trial and error, you'll learn which approach is right for your child.

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