How do I get my three year old from having major tantrums!

Asked by Bridgette Deidra Rodgers {20}
3/19/2011 8:01:42 PM

I know he is three, but MY GOD! I am so tired of the screaming, kicking, and hitting that comes with something as simple as saying no, or taking something from him that he should not have, or if he has a toy that he is playing with inappropriately, like throwing things that should not be thrown after repeatedly asking him to stop! I try to ignore it, because I was told that by ignoring him it would eventually stop, but I have been going through this since last year and it is wearing me down, and I don't know how much more I can take! Have any moms gone through this? What did you do to stop this behavior?

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		Shay Torres smack em in the back of the head lol jk. my 2 yr old is in major terrible two`s n thinks hes the boss. hes learned when i mean no, its NO. i have an 11, it takes repitition, situation control and consitance. u might have to repeat a billion times to get ur point across OR end up being some punk weak parent and ur kid walks all over u now and even when hes older. kids need discipline especially boys. Monday, March 21, 2011

		Kim Smith Try to be calm and consistent. (If only it were that easy in real life, right?) Try explaining things to him. Children this age are naturally curious and want to know why. Once the child is already screaming, they can`t just turn it off. Teach them how to take deep breaths while they are calm and then remind them when they are upset. You might trying doing it with them in place of ignoring sometimes. It`s helpful since you are usually upset. Talking about how the child feels can help them unders Monday, March 21, 2011

		Kadie Davis Our pediatrician recommended the book 1, 2, 3, Magic and it has helped - although not completely eliminated tantrums (we have a 4 yr. old boy and a 2 yr. old girl). When we are consistent with it, it helps a lot. The trick is the consistency part. Tantrums are so frustrating!! Monday, March 21, 2011