Temper Tantrums
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I ain’t😂😭I’ve got a 3 week old and my patience is running low. But like Emily said a good distraction helps me 😅
One of the tantrums earlier was because he was drinking from his cup but then just dropping all the drink out of his mouth onto the sofa. So I said "no we don't do that" took the bottle off him and just rode the tantrum for 5 mins. Then got his stacking cups and started stacking them and he came and knocked them down and it was all fine AGAIN. All fun and games 😂
I have to work on not giving in. I have to stand by my decision. But if we give in now, we teach him that even if we say no if he just screams a little then he can. And i definitely don't want that. He tantrums a lot because I won't let him run into the road - I keep him safe and ignore the rest. I just wait him out if he goes full on meltdown. He's gotten a lot better at regulating them in a short time! Our current worst battle is that he has learned that if he tries to run into the road, I will chase him to stop him going face first off the curb, and it's become his favourite game. I sometimes use reins/harness but stopped as he'd fall over a lot but I keep meaning to try it again. It's the same with stairs. He will sprint to the top of the stairs, look back at me to see me chasing him, giggle and try to get round me to charge the stairs again. Or like he did today, flatten down on his tummy and attempt to crawl down the stairs face first. He's my first so I'm struggling with this behaviour!
It's the smile they look back at you with when they know they are doing something they shouldn't that sends an arrow through my heart. I'm just trying to save you from causing yourself harm 😂 😂 pretty sure there would be more tears if we let them carry on doing the dangerous thing. Like ooh yes you carry on putting that charging cable in your mouth that is connected to the wall, it seems like fun! We are the monsters 😂 😂 xx
Consistency in what you say is important, so once you say no, it means no. And even if they're throwing a tantrum, you don't change your mind. At this age, distraction is also important, say no and find something else to get their attention. Positive reinforcements really helpful too. When they're doing something great compliment them, give them lots of attention. And lastly, the patience of a saint 😅 it's not easy. We're also going through it! It's completely normal, but it's important to be consistent as it can help this stage end quicker (hopefully)