Toddler Temper Tantrums- How to Deal with Temper Tantrums in One Year olds

When children reach the age of one they start to be more aware of their
emotions. They know they want things but when they are not in control
your toddler will start to throw temper tantrums. I don’t believe there is
only one explanation for any of this because once your child hits their
toddler stage so much development is going on. They have emotions
and feelings but just cannot talk and express these feelings yet. They
want to feel in control and what better way to let mommy know they are
mad but by throwing a temper tantrum. Just know that this is normal to
your child’s development.
I am writing this article right now as my 19 month old toddler is having a
temper tantrum. It started over a bottle of Children’s Motrin. He wanted it
and I didn’t want to give it to him….Do you blame me. He saw it while he
was in the bathtub and even went as far as trying to drown himself. I took
him out and he threw himself to the floor, screaming and crying.   I went to
make him dinner and he got mad and threw it all on the floor, still having
the same tantrum from the medicine bottle. How in the world am I
supposed to keep my sanity when my most of the time calm and sweet
toddler is acting like this? I started looking things up on the web and
found lots of advice online and even some expert advice on tantrums in 2
year olds and preschoolers. I did not find much on how to deal with
temper tantrums in one year olds. Here is a summary of what I collected
on how to deal with toddler temper tantrums.

•        It is best to ignore your toddler while they are acting like this. Do
not give into the situation or you will not be consistent. Yes. Consistent.
Consistency is one of the biggest things you must learn to do while your
child is young to efficiently discipline them.
•        Comforting your toddler while they are having a tantrum may
actually make the toddler’s temper tantrum worse. They are already mad
and testing you. The best thing to do is ignore them if they are not
getting their way. Reaction out of you is what they want. It may make you
feel bad that they are so upset with you, but it will be for the best in the
long run.
•        Keep a close eye on your toddler. For example in my situation, my
son will use objects to throw and throw himself down. Make sure there is
not anything around your toddler during a temper tantrum that can harm
them.
•        Sometimes it is wise to remove the toddler out of the situation. If
you are outside, move them in, or vice versa. If you are in public then you
may want to take them back to the car.
•        Always remember to STAY CALM during your child’s temper
tantrum. Remember that this is part of their normal development and like
everything else it will pass and your child will grow into a independent
normal toddler!