Tantrums are emotional outbursts beyond simple crying, found commonly in stressed persons but mostly small children. In parenting, tantrums may relate mostly to toddlers but also apply to other age groups. Questions may be in regards to coping with, deescalating, preventing, or controlling tantrums.
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How do I calm a frustrated 6-year-old?
When our 6-year-old daughter is trying something new and hard (homework, reading a hard word, video games, etc.) she can get into a cycle of frustration and anger that ends with her crying in a ball on the floor.
It starts with her making a mistake,…
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3 year old tantrums in public
Yesterday we (wife, 3 year old son, 6 year old daughter, me) were at a mall. After we stepped off the moving pavement my son decided that he wants to go another direction, and pulled his hand out of mine. I told him OK, but we'll go away, and…
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How to control tantrums when neigbors don't let the kid "cry it out"?
Little children (say two/three year olds) frequently have tantrums (I want my ... and I want it NOW!!). Normally, one would let him cry a little, then when he calms down explain why you can't give him what he wants.
The issue is that neighbors…
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6 year old scared of everything new
3-4 months back my 6 years old daughter used to happy and excited when we go outside especially when she is going to birthday parties.
One day we were invited for a birthday party and for that we just needed to go to upstairs. My daughter was full…
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