4 Fascinating Questions, Answered By Experts On Child's Public Tantrums

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Preschoolers start to recognize that things won’t always be as per their whims and fancies; however, this realization may not always keep them at bay from throwing tantrums. Things that often trigger this meltdown are trips out of the house, in the marketplace, at the doctor’s clinic or at a fun outing with other children, almost anywhere, say teachers of top preschools in Ghaziabad Indirapuram.

Why kids throw tantrums?

Main reasons why the kids throw tantrums is when they are tired, hungry, not well-rested or emotionally exhausted. There could be other reasons as well; however, mainly these are the reasons for which we could be prepared beforehand. Bring a snack and a drink along, make sure they have playthings for them to play with in case they are bored, advises a tenured teacher at one of the play schools in Ghaziabad.

What can be done for the illogical ones?
Sometimes, tantrums can be triggered by frustrations so always keep in mind and observe the times when they throw tantrums without ...
... any logical reasons. For example, if you recognize that they are usually tired and sleepy after nursery, try not to take a detour to the grocery market at that time of the day, instead take them straight home, explains a senior child psychologist at one of the most renowned preschools in Indirapuram Ghaziabad, Delhi NCR.
Doesn't adjusting means giving up and letting them win?
Children of this age usually do not realize what makes them irritated or frustrated. It is we who need to observe and adjust our schedule to meet their needs. It does not mean that you are letting them win. It simply means that you are being aware of how he/she is most likely to react in certain situations and avoiding such situations. Having said that, there would be times, when you won’t be able to avoid tantrums; however, little planning ahead won’t harm, says a senior Principal at one of the top playschools in Ghaziabad, Delhi NCR.

How to deal with it?

Once you sense a tantrum coming on think of something that might interest them and distract them to head it off. Try tricky questions such as what would they want to have at lunch or what she would like for tea. There would always be something around to distract them, such as a toys shop, candy bar, sandwich, or food stalls, etc. as long as it can stop them in their tracks, recommends a senior counselor at one of the top preschools in Ghaziabad, Delhi NCR.
Not always, it is possible to prevent a tantrum. Once they have started trying to calm them is lucrative. Try to keep your patience because remember losing your temper would not end their tantrums sooner. It will only make things worse for you in future, because they will learn that anger can get you what you want, and it is an acceptable way to get what you want, advises a senior child psychologist at one of the top preschools in Ghaziabad, Delhi NCR.
Instead, get down to their level and look into her/his eyes and firmly tell her/him that you would have to leave the place if he/she doesn’t stop right away, if it still persists, take her/him by hand and leave in the middle, even if it means that you would have to come later again. If you cant leave the place completely, try to relocate to a different area.

Once the tantrum is over, give them reassurance, and praise her for calming down. But do not give in on the issue that caused the tantrums. You may ease the child’s disappointment by acknowledging her/his feelings and promise to do something constructive as you reach home such as reading a storybook or preparing her/his favorite snack, etc. Happy Parenting!

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