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Ok. Let’s admit it. We have all seen some or the other kid screaming like crazy and the poor parents trying to calm their child down in the most sophisticated manner possible. Although things are different at their home for sure! We have to agree that no matter how cute and lovable children are; a little kid yelling his lungs out is not a good sight. In public, it is often very embarrassing for parents to handle such children as outdoors require a little bit more “manners” than indoors. That is why today we shall be discussing a very important issue-Toddler Screaming. So how do you handle a toddler screaming uncontrollably? What are toddler tantrums? How to manage such a child? How to inculcate toddler discipline? Don’t worry; there are ways to deal with this.
The most important question of all time; why is my toddler screaming? Well, darling, there’s definitely a reason to this and the first thing you need to understand is the real cause behind such behavioral change. Most parents take screaming as a usual thing and almost always “expect” their kids to do it at some point in time. However, it is not something that has to happen. It is something that is happening because:
Ever thought there could be a term for such behavior? Yes, there is. Usually seen in children between the ages 1 and 3, toddler tantrums are quite common. Generally distinguished by a sudden change in attitude and temperament, toddler tantrums have characteristic identifiers. If your child is happy in one minute and suddenly starts screaming his/her lungs out the other minute, your tiny tot is showing signs of toddler tantrums. It mostly occurs because children in this age cannot speak much and communicate well. Hence, the shouting and yelling.
Since there are different reasons for your toddler’s screaming, there are different techniques to tackle them:
Although there will be many such instances in your life, the key is to stay as calm as possible. This is because you need to act as an adult and not a kid yourself! So stay calm, try to analyze the cause and act accordingly. We know it can be quite a challenge, but give it a try. Show some love; see if your child needs something. Check if everything is fine and move onto the next steps to bring back the calm in your child. Kids are delicate, sensitive and that is why it is important to examine things and execute in an orderly manner!
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