MyFeed Personalized Content
Toddlerhood
Article

PLAYING: Terrible twos coming up? How to deal with toddler tantrums

Add this post to favorites

Terrible twos coming up? How to deal with toddler tantrums

Now they’re walking and talking, your toddler’s asserting their independence more and more every day, as well as developing a strong willpower! Here are some tips on how to deal with toddler tantrums.

2 mins to read Oct 20, 2020
  • Set clear rules and stick to them.
  • Praise when they get it right, ignore when they get it wrong.
  • Give them easy tasks they can do by themselves (putting on their wellies, tidying toys away).
  • Offer simple choices (red or blue shirt, teddy or train, banana or apple).
  • Avoid saying “no” too often. Try rephrasing refusals. For example, “Why don’t try this instead?” “Let’s see if you can finish the peas while I count to 10 then I’ll get your yogurt.”
  • Stick to a daily routine with regular meals, naps, playtime, and quiet time, whenever possible.
  • Make sure their bedtime routine is calming and consistent.
  • Keep shopping trips short to avoid boredom and public meltdowns.
  • Try to distract when you see something brewing. Timed right, a silly noise, funny face, or toy-swap can stop a tantrum in its tracks.
  • If it’s too late and the screaming fits begin, try to stay calm.
  • Avoid using food to soothe a tantrum.
  • Cuddles can crack the toughest nut. Sometimes a little security is all they need.
  • Don’t give in—your toddler’s pretty smart and if they think it’s worked, they’ll try it again.
  • Hug it out when it’s over. Tantrums are a normal healthy sign of development and they won’t last forever.

Join

MVP Logo

Here’s where you’ll find everything you need to make the best of those first 1,000 days of parenthood… TOGETHER.

  • icon paper

    Content for you

    Enjoy personalised content, parenting tips, latest product updates and promotions.

  • icon faq

    Tips & Advices

    Need nutritional advice? Speak to our nutrition experts.

  • icon box

    Free Samples

    Request a sample and try our products today!

  • icon calendar

    Tools

    Try our tailored practical tools to guide you through the parenting journey.

Search icon

Not quite what you're looking for?

Try out our new smart search engine