When our children have tantrums, we can easily go frustrated as parents. In our non profit organization in Chicago, Illinois, we encounter different kinds of children and their temperaments especially that we provide them with academic support. Hence, we recognize how temper tantrums can happen every once in a while and how these can be distracting to our regular activities.
Before we move further, we also need to keep in mind that the display of tantrums is normal for children, especially when they get frustrated. This should encourage us, parents, to see tantrum happenings as an opportunity to love our children as they are. The more they feel our love, the more confident they can be of our presence, and in the long run, these tantrum episodes can be minimized.
That being said, it’s also comforting to know that there are in fact simple ways that parents can prevent tantrums, and we would like to share these items with you in this post.
- As much as possible, show positive attention to your child.
Be extra observant of those times when they have done something good and praise them for doing it. These simple appreciations compel them to be more inclined to doing positive behavior. - Allow them some little bit of control by letting them do the choosing with some things.
For instance, you can ask them if they want to eat apple or orange, or would they like to play with the bike or watch their favorite show instead. This sense of control is also empowering to them. - Put away the items that tend to be the trigger of their tantrums.
When they don’t see these things, there will be lesser struggle whether you will need to give it to them or not. - Provide good distractions.
In our Christian based school, we provide as many opportunities for children to learn and be busy so that they will not be focused on being very temperamental. At home, when you notice instances of showing tantrums, look for a good distraction right away. - Take your child to different kinds of activities and pastime to help them discover about special interests that they can focus on.
When they learn to do something excellently, they can begin to feel proud about themselves and they will display lesser tantrum episodes. - Be discerning about the things that your child is asking you.
As previously mentioned, tantrums can happen because of frustrations. Carefully weigh what they’re asking and if you feel that it will not do anything harmful to them, grant it to them.
Being an advocate for children’s development through academic excellence in Illinois, we validate every parent’s struggle when their children display tantrum moments. So we hope that the above-mentioned tips are going to be of great help for your parenting techniques.
We at My Excellency are also here to promote more ways for you to be of help to underprivileged children. If you wish to partner with us, don’t hesitate to keep in touch.