Dealing with Toddler Tantrums

My dad always used to say, "People who say to look out for the "terrible twos" never had a three-year-old." His meaning was that there is a wider age range for tantrums in early childhood. Toddler tantrums can occur around the two-year-old stage and last until a child is about four years old. I have not dealt with many tantrums from my children, and I believe that there are two reasons why this was/is the case. First, I try to take care that their emotional needs are being met. If my toddler begins to show frequent signs of fussiness and discontent, it often means that he just wants, or needs, my focused attention, and I will drop everything to spend ten to twenty minutes of quality time with him. Second, I try to be mindful of my toddler's interests so that I am able to provide opportunities for him to satisfy his curiosity and stay busy during the day. For example, if my toddler begins to pour his water out at meals, I will correct him, "Honey, that is not what we do," and sometime later, I will provide an opportunity for him to do a pouring activity.

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