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It is inevitable \u2013 if you have a toddler, you have experienced a tantrum.\u00a0 Tantrums can be frustrating, embarrassing, and heart wrenching when you do not know how to help your little preschooler.\u00a0 You may not be able to completely avoid tantrums, but the way in which you handle them can make them a bit less stressful on both you and your preschooler.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remain Calm<\/span><\/h4>\n

Becoming upset and raising your voice is not helpful to your preschooler while he is in the middle of a tantrum.\u00a0 Instead, steady yourself by taking deep breaths before interacting with your child.\u00a0 Continue to take deep, slow breaths while talking with your child and he will eventually match your breathing and calm down.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

React Appropriately<\/span><\/h4>\n

Determine why the tantrum may be occurring.\u00a0 Has it been a few hours since your little one had a meal?\u00a0 She may be hangry!\u00a0 If your child is melting down due to a physical need, such as hunger or tiredness, stop and tend to her needs.\u00a0 If she is melting down because she wants the Barbie at the store and you said \u201cno,\u201d breathe with her to help her find her calm, acknowledge why she is upset, and calmly explain why she is not getting the Barbie.\u00a0 Do your best not to give in to a tantrum or your little one will decide tantrums are the way to get what she wants.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let Go<\/span><\/h4>\n

Preschoolers want to be independent, which sometimes leads to tantrums.\u00a0 It can be difficult for a child to always have someone else making all his decisions and doing everything for him.\u00a0 Let go of some of the control and let him make his own decisions.\u00a0 Give him choices you can live with to shape his choices.\u00a0 For example, instead of asking, \u201cWhat do you want for lunch?\u201d ask \u201cDo you want a turkey sandwich or mac and cheese for lunch?\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why<\/span><\/h4>\n

Part of dealing with a tantrum is to understand why they happen and that they are a normal part of child development.\u00a0 <\/span>KidsHealth<\/span><\/a> explains why children have tantrums and provides more tips on how to handle them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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