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Having a preschooler can be a lot of fun\u2026until it\u2019s not.\u00a0 Tantrums can be a parent\u2019s worst nightmare, but with a few tools in your belt, you may be able to guide your toddler away from them a little better.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why do tantrums happen?<\/span><\/h4>\n

At times, tantrums are a result of a little person with big feelings who does not know how to manage those feelings yet.\u00a0 It could also be the result of not getting their way.\u00a0 Young children have not developed good coping skills yet, so they will need your help.\u00a0 Maybe she is trying to be independent but is having a challenging time completing a task.\u00a0 She needs your help but does not want it.\u00a0 Remember that struggling and failing are good for your child.\u00a0 Without struggle there is no real progress or development.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What do you do?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Stay calm, collected, and consistent.\u00a0 Do not force her to accept help. You can either ignore her (if nobody is being hurt) or send her (or take her) somewhere secure where she can have her outburst alone (such as on her bed).\u00a0 Tell her she can join everyone else again when she is done with her tantrum and has calmed down.\u00a0 Then, close the door and go away.\u00a0 Tantrums are not as fun without an audience, so it should get old quickly.\u00a0 Try helping her with the task later when she has had a chance to calm down and try again.<\/span><\/p>\n

What not to do<\/span><\/h4>\n

Regardless of the approach you choose, do not bribe or promise some type of reward for them to stop acting out.\u00a0 If you told them \u201cNo,\u201d do not change your answer just to get them to stop throwing a tantrum.\u00a0 This only encourages them to act out again in the future.\u00a0 If you are calm and consistent in your approach to tantrums, your preschooler will learn not to test the boundaries and both of you will be much happier.<\/span><\/p>\n

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