Do not try to bargain"If you stop, you
can do xyz" is just rewarding the tantrum. I
know, it's the second easiest way of getting
some peace (the first being giving to her
demands) but, unless you want this to continue,
it's better to stand firm. Only after the
tantrums stop should anything else be offered,
if you offer anything at all.
Do not stick around to hear it
Unless you are afraid your toddler will hurt
herself, leave the room (or at least the area).
Tantrums don't work if there is no one there to
hear it. She may follow you around for a bit
(mine does this), but she will eventually catch
on that it isn't working.
I know these tips sound good on paper, but
getting them to work depends on you. It's very
easy to give in, especially when that screaming
is driving you up the wall. But, it's better to
work through it now than have to deal with it
for years. Remember, toddlers pick up on a lot
more than we realize. If tantrums work now, they
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