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15 month old with a filthy temper

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Rhubarbgarden · 11/09/2013 21:09

Ds has always been quite a sunny soul, getting angry only rarely (although admittedly, quite spectacularly). Recently though, his temper has got progressively worse, and instead of just blowing his top when something particularly annoys him, now it's for every little disappointment.

Unlike his older sister and other children I know, it's almost impossible to calm him down when he loses it. Distraction, negotiation, ignoring him, none of it works. Even if he gets what it was that he wanted, he will cut off his nose to spite his face and fling away the toy/biscuit/whatever in blind fury. We just have to wait till he's cooled down in his own time. Then he tends to sulk a bit and remain clingy for some time.

Looking for advice on how best to handle him! Dd and I are the sort of people who blow up, then it passes quickly and we are back to normal. Dh is unusually mild mannered and he rarely gets worked up about anything. I've not come across anyone with such a terrible temper so I've no experience of how to deal with it.

I fear for when he turns two and starts having actual tantrums, I really do! Shock

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CreatureRetorts · 12/09/2013 14:47

Is he getting enough sleep? My dd is a demon for that (now 21 months) - not enough sleep = temper.

Bouncey · 12/09/2013 15:55

No real advice but sympathy! My 21 month old is similar. She's a very sweet little girl but has a short fuse. This morning's epic trantrum was because I stopped her emptying a box of cornflakes over the floor. I tend to try to distract (doesn't often work) and failing that ignore, by walking away and saying "once you've calmed down, we'll do x or y". This usually works, though she can keep going for minute or so. Definitely don't give in or it'll reward bad behaviour. I also try to remove any trigger points - eg make sure she's not hungry or tired and put anything she's likely to want but can't have out of sight.

Like you I am dreading the terrible twos!

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