What Are Some Common Reasons for Temper Tantrums in Toddlers?
• Toddlers may be tired from lack of sleep. • Children may be hungry. • There could be too many changes in your surrounding environment, such as a divorce or the addition of a new baby in the household. • Toddlers don’t know how to verbally communicate the fact that they are angry or disappointed and may resort to temper tantrums as a way of expressing their emotions. • Some children may use temper tantrums as a means of getting attention from you. • Children may want to become more independent and have more opportunities to make decisions. • Toddlers may be frustrated because they can’t accomplish a task that may be too difficult for them. • Temper tantrums in children can be a result of discomfort. • Children might throw temper tantrums because you won’t give them something that they want, such as a ball or a piece of candy.How Should Parents Handle Temper Tantrums in Toddlers? Whether your children experience frequent or sporadic outbursts, there are things that you can do to effect
