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Toddler tantrums

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Pleasegiveadvic · 25/07/2025 02:53

I have 2 boys, one is 3 and the other is almost 2. Love them both more than words can explain. But my youngest is proving difficult recently. He has always been a bit dramatic and moany but recently the tantrums and attitude is out of control. He hit his milestones very early, was walking by 9 months, saying a lot of words not long after and now I think he can communicate verbally very well for his age. (This is comparison to my first born) but he seems to just be angry all the time. Any minor inconvenience is a full tantrum, flinging himself on the floor, arching his back, screaming and being inconsolable but without real tears. He has never slept through the night yet and is now disturbing his brothers sleep. He is such a beautiful clever little boy but I am struggling at the minute. Any advice welcome

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youalright · 25/07/2025 07:11

Ignore tantrums, don't give in, remove him from the situation if its ruing it for others and pick your battles. Sleep i cant help with thankfully i got blessed in that area with mine.

user1492757084 · 25/07/2025 07:24

I agree with - youalright - above.

My son and DIL seem to also say,
Use your words, take a breath, what is it you are wanting to say? Sometimes that works a treat.

Sometimes the tantrum child also needs to spend time in their calm space to recover their dignity and to make the communal living areas safe for the other children.

Be prepared to do what you say. If you threaten that they will have to go home from the party if they do not stop kicking - then take them home. Therefore, only make practical and useful threats.

Remember that you are the adults and they are the child.
You need to keep cool, keep kind and be consistent.

Remember to devote quality time with child when they are being normal and calm. See that and reward them with a game, a conversation and smiling.

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