2. Classic Examples of Temper Tantrums
Whining, resisting, arguing, running, shouting, hitting, complaining, and body
thrashing
Mayo Clinic (2015), 9 different temperaments:
Hyperacitve
Distractable
Irregular
Negative persistent
Low sensory threshold
Initial withdrawal
Poor adaptability
Negative mood
3. Cont’d
Daniels, Mandleco & Luthy (2012), Tantrums are most common during 2nd
year of life
Toddlers are unable to verbally communicate effectively at this age
Increased frustration
4. Correct responses for temper tantrums
No one way to prevent temper tantrums; natural part of child
development
Positive reinforcement is KEY
Consistency with routine is KEY
Ex. Nap time, bed time, grocery store journey
5. Cont’d
Impossible to reason with child during temper tantrum
Arguing will only escalate temper tantrum
Encourage child to use words rather than expressions
Distracting child when increased frustration is noticed
6. Preventing toddler temper tantrums
Better off avoiding tantrum rather than fixing in the midst of one
Reward for good behavior
Think before you speak
“Let’s go for a walk”
“Let’s go read a book”
7. Closing
Temper tantrums are normal phase of development for all children
Implement skill, patience, discipline, consistency & understanding
Positive reinforcement
