Toddler tantrums

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I have a 19 month old and the tantrums have been going on for a few months now. His speech is delayed in that he only says a couple of words but understands what I am saying. I think this is not helping the frustration.

If he doesn't get what he wants, he starts throwing his toys and shouting. He also has a tantrum if he fails at something. For example he will build a tower of blocks and then when it falls he will start shouting and throwing the blocks around the room.

I'm on a train with him on the moment and managed to distract him with a book and then some food and drink but have had to resort to the iPad to calm him down. He wants to get out and roam and I won't allow it.

iPad has worked but my worry is it's being used more often. I try to limit the shows to Something special and Show me show me on CBeebies but I'm worried about a) his eyes and b) that I am giving in and he will expect this moving forward and c) it is hindering his learning generally. When he watches it he is like a little zombie so focused on the shows and I feel so guilty.

I just don't want to inflict his tantrums on the general public and also I need time at home to get jobs done or just chill out without a massive tantrum.

C) Ceebies is educational. A small amount is fine in my opinion. If your watching something special together and his language is not great then try using signing at home.
B) yep, this needs to stop.
C) check with an opticians but a limited amount a day is fine.

Try read how to talk so little child listen.

dont be too harsh on yourself OP, the approaching 2s are hellish and we are only human, if CBEEBIES saves us for a little bit so be it.
I would say, easier said than done, try to stay calm and ignore some of the behaviour. I firmly say no, and remind "nice hands" if lashing out, but if just screaming on the floor I ignore.

Saying only a few word at 19 months is not delayed, it's completely normal.