Parenting Toddlers (1-3) Support Group

My daughter does that! For a while, I thought she might be autistic, because she seemed to have a tantrum over strange things. I've had to start ignoring her and she's getting better. I think they're just trying to get attention.

my son is 2 and he throws tantrums, but only with me. when i leave him with my mom she says that he never acts out or anything. my sons arent as bad as your childs. all i have to do is pick him up and hes done. it could be that your son is needing attention or it could be something more serious. if it continues and doesnt let up i would contact his doc!

I noticed that not too long after my daughter's 1st b-day she began to have a lot of fits. Coincidentally, that was a very stressful time in my life and I am very sure it was effecting her. Now I can tell if she seems to be more on edge lately or just plain fussy it's probably because of my mood/actions. I try to step back and take a breath and spend some quiet time with her. You can't ever go wrong with constant hugs and kisses either :)

Make sure you spend plenty of time with him, but don't put up with tantrums. The world won't. It's a way of getting attention, but it's the wrong way. Try to ignore it, remain calm and firm, and ask your child what's wrong. Tell him you want to help him fix whatever the problem is, then try to talk him through it. It will take a while, but it will eventually get better. This may not work for your child....they are all different and respond well to different things, but it helped tremendously with my son. Good luck!

With my first child I would do whatever she wanted or I thought would calm her down...really bad idea! I was manipulated by her for 3 years until I had my son and tried leaving the room when he started that after a couple times of that he stopped.

I spoke to my Ped after I started experiencing tantrums with my first son. He recommended giving him a teaspoon of vinager. He said it is 100% natural so it won't hurt him, but it leaves a very bad taste in their mouth for about 20 minutes afterward. After I gave it to him..I let him know that his bad behavior would not be tolerated. I had to give it to him AND his brother only once. They never had another tantrum, but they still talk about how horrible it was to take it. It also works for back talking. Good Luck!

I guess today is my turn to deal with tantrums. My daughter's been acting hateful all day long. Thank goodness it's evening. I like the vinegar idea. Only problem is, how do I get it in her mouth? I have to hold her down to give her medicine!

My friend is the oldest of 7 children, a librarian, and a natural mother
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She has a (now) 3.5 year old and her secret is a little "friend" named Fred.

Fred was (is) a small, light, portable paddle that fits nicely in a baby bag and who only visits when Quint (her son) is misbehaving.

She calmly and quietly pulls him aside (this happened in front of us at a restaurant), and asks him if he wants Fred to visit in front of all his friends.

He says, "no mama" and she has him apologize to her (and us) and he quiets down and dinner continues.

I was amazed and amused at the time, but with a one year old of my own now, I have a Fred, and will be curious to see how his visits impact our son in the future!

Just some food for thought...

wow i really like so of the ideas that you have already gotten!! my daughter was haveing them all the time she would hit her head on anything or just fall back and it the ground and start screaming but as soon as my mother-law started babysitting her the first time she did it my mother-law got a small glass of water and throw it on her needless to said she stopped and she hasnt done any of it since