My 21mo DS is what you might call 'expressive' - his language isn't particularly advanced but he leaves you in no doubt about his emotions - he's usually the one stood in the middle dancing and shrieking with delight at song time. But equally he gets very frustrated and possessive over toys and doesn't hold back - he will scream, shake and wail if another child has a toy he wants. Because he is so dramatic other mums tend to leap to give him the toy. He is similar over other issues like waiting for snacks or getting frustrated by toys.
I know this is basically normal toddler behaviour but I'd be really grateful for tips to deal with it effectively. I am worried that when he gets his way after getting hysterical it just reinforces the behaviour, but on the other hand it's his way of telling me what he wants? Advice please!
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Tactics for dealing with toddler frustration and possessiveness
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Bubbinsmakesthree · 13/04/2016 08:50
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