18 month old constant temper tantrums

[mummyof288]

Hi looking for a bit of advice please on how to deal with my 18 months old sons constant temper tantrums. I'm really feeling at my wits end every day is becoming a constant struggle and it's getting me really down.
I know toddlers rake melt downs all the time I just feel it seems to be excessive it's constant all day. He will just throw himself to the floor and start kicking and screaming for the slightest thing then start banging his head off the floor. It feels never ending. Has anyone found some good ways of preventing tantrums. He's very active and wants to be independent which I feel is contributing to it. Thank you x

this link is helpful to have a read of. It mentions having a plan. Someone on here suggested a calm corner, which i think is a fab idea. get a basket of 'calm' toys, such as a squishy ball, ribbon and a bottle full of water and glitter, and put them in a designated corner. when you can see a tantrum is going to start, tell your dc to go to the calm corner. take them over, and give them one of the calm toys. tell them to come out the corner when they dont feel angry any more.

all the best. it is frustrating because tantrums are frequent but it does get better x

also, the link addresses causes of tantrums too x

Great article!

@mummyof288 I am not sure I agree that toddlers have meltdowns all the time, they have tantrums but not meltdowns (a meltdown is defined as a inconsolable and fierce tantrum, where the child is unable stop even if you give them what they originally wanted and can last over an hour). If he is really having constant meltdowns then there is something really distressing him. Is he able to communicate with you in order to meet his needs and share enjoyment with you? if not, that can create a lot of frustration.

I'm sure it's just turn of phrase

Melt town was just a phrase. He is having tantrums but for the slightest things which I know is common for toddlers but I just feel it's a lot more excessive in what I've dealt with before With my oldest. He keeps banging his head off the floor and door I'm worried he's going to hurt himself. He keeps also throwing himself to the ground x