Nanny 911: Stopping Toddler Temper Tantrums Around Mom
My 2-year-old is one of the best-behaved children in day care. But as soon as he sees me, he has a temper tantrum. I usually carry him kicking and screaming from school to the car. And on the weekends, it's worse—he'll hit, scratch, bite and kick me!
I've tried everything but there's no apparent trigger. It's completely random. Anything from an empty juice cup to a diaper change can set him off. He even takes it out on my 9-month-old daughter. Since he's fine at school, is there something I am doing wrong? I mean, he only does it around me.
Some of his behaviors may come from sibling rivalry, especially now that his little sister is entering the more mobile phase. It is obvious he is seeking attention at home through toddler temper tantrums, considering he behaves so well at school. Talk to his teachers about the structure of his day there and try to keep it similar at home, with the same discipline.
Try to use a lot of positive reinforcement and keep him busy and stimulated. If a toddler temper tantrum does escalate and he gets aggressive toward you or his sister, you have to be firm and stick with your plan. Put the baby in a playpen or safe place and work with him on staying in a time-out for two minutes. It may take an hour at first, but be consistent and follow through and you'll see a change in him.
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Some of his behaviors may come from sibling rivalry, especially now that his little sister is entering the more mobile phase. It is obvious he is seeking attention at home through toddler temper tantrums, considering he behaves so well at school. Talk to his teachers about the structure of his day there and try to keep it similar at home, with the same discipline.
Try to use a lot of positive reinforcement and keep him busy and stimulated. If a toddler temper tantrum does escalate and he gets aggressive toward you or his sister, you have to be firm and stick with your plan. Put the baby in a playpen or safe place and work with him on staying in a time-out for two minutes. It may take an hour at first, but be consistent and follow through and you'll see a change in him.
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