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Your toddler has strong feelings. Sometimes those age-appropriate emotional outbursts
(temper tantrums) can be upsetting to a parent. You can help your toddler
learn to control his emotions by ignoring the tantrum and giving comfort to him
after the tantrum has passed. You can also use words like “scared” or “mad” to help
your child understand what he is feeling, while setting limits on unsafe behavior like
biting or hitting.
Toddlers want to “have it their way.” They are exercising their need for self-control
and independence. Children who are allowed to make choices and who are taught
self-help skills will develop feelings of self-worth and self-control.
Adults must supervise toddlers very closely to protect them from dangerous situations.
It is a balancing act to provide for your child’s need for care and their need
for independence.
Distract your toddler with something appealing if she is upset or heading into trouble.
If you use the word “no” too often to caution your child, it is likely that your child
will use the word NO! to you and others.