|
|
|
|
|
|
|
If possible, remove the child from the situation, such as going outside or to the car to relieve some of your own embarrassment (http://www.findarticles.com, 2001).
After taking the child to a more isolated place, "proceed to ignore the behavior" (http://family2.go.com, 2001, ¶. 13).
Do not give the child the item that sparked the behavior. If they get what they initially asked for, it will reinforce the behavior and you will see many more tantrums (Gault-Caviness, 2000).
"Don't try to fight fire with fire. Spanking or yelling at a child in the middle of a tantrum will only fan the flames. At this point, giving your attention -- even if it's negative -- is tantamount to saying 'This is how you get Mommy to notice you'" (Gault-Caviness, 2000, ¶. 10).
Follow the prevention strategies on other pages
|
|
|
|
|
|
