5 ways to stop kids' temper tantrums

Hi, I'm Dr. Altmann with some smart strategies to manage temper tantrums.

Tantrums are more common among young kids and frustrating for parents. Here are five ways to put a stop to your kid's fits.

Ignore the behavior. If you walk away or don't pay attention, your child will likely stop. Give him a time out.

Pick a location in your house where your child must sit or stand for a few minutes or until she calms down. One minute for each year of age is appropriate.

Refocus your child on something else. I like to walk to the other side of the room, announce mommy's going to read a book

and start reading out loud. My son usually quiets down and joins me. Avoid situations likely to cause a tantrum.

If he always melts down on your second errand, limit each outing to one. Leave the location. If you're in a public place, simply take your child

and leave. I know it's hard to do when you're in the grocery checkout line or the middle of a restaurant meal, but it works.

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