the Grown-Up
The first tip for handling tantrums is not having a tantrum yourself which includes yelling, raising one s voice, hitting, and outbursts of anger. Patience and self-control are best taught through modeling these behaviors. Be the calm one and show restraint when the child is out of control.
Allow the Child to Express Their Emotions
The natural reaction to a tantrum-throwing toddler is to tell him to stop crying and proceed to putting him on time out. Such were the tactics of a mom-of-two who switched her strategy with her second child. It was around this time that the mom learned how to handle a tantrum from her psychologist-friend.