tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805504101401683454.post8280385975550394881..comments2015-01-18T11:31:47.787-06:00Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11154692504751436022noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805504101401683454.post-64463718224785054052008-12-02T14:14:00.000-06:002008-12-02T14:14:00.000-06:00Children definitely have tantrum stages -- early on it's because of frustration (not being able to express thoughts clearly) and later on because they're children.<BR/><BR/>If the tantrums are getting to be too much, start a trigger chart. Note when your child has a tantrum, what time of day, what day of the week, what happened just before the tantrum, who was there, what was eaten just before, etc.<BR/><BR/>You may find a specific pattern -- say when nap time is delayed or when you've visited Uncle Herman and Aunt Jenny, or some other aspect that will let you prevent many future tantrums. <BR/><BR/>Judy Colbert<BR/>"Temper Tantrum Common Sense Handbook"JoodyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255091706634399559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805504101401683454.post-62427472371448351462008-11-14T20:57:00.000-06:002008-11-14T20:57:00.000-06:00Kayla threw a huge temper tantrum one day in the grocery store. I mean she threw herself down on the floor and was kicking and screaming, it was quite embarrassing to say the least. I calmly stepped over her while shaking my head and proceeded (pretended) to walk away and I said to those that were gawking "some people's kids"tblake36http://www.blogger.com/profile/14457964185600142712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805504101401683454.post-7472605031531973122008-11-14T19:52:00.000-06:002008-11-14T19:52:00.000-06:00I can semi-relate since I have two toddlers who both think that tempers are the thing that gets them their way. Kylee is old enough now, and smart enough, that the corner has worked quite well for her. Elijah just goes to the corner when he sees Kylee there. We've had many public tantrums. As a mom who is pro-spanking on occasion, the bathrooms at stores have become our friend that helps with discipline. When we ask Kylee if she wants to visit the bathroom, she immediately quiets down. A couple of times she's had to be taken in for a quick spanking, which I'm sure hurts me more than it every hurts her! We haven't added a third into the mix yet, but I'm sure it won't quite be what you experience since your three are much closer in age.4cunninghamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04199415002439439934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805504101401683454.post-3588356379049199122008-11-14T07:56:00.000-06:002008-11-14T07:56:00.000-06:00Oh, Christine, you are a very wise young mama ...<BR/><BR/>Janie was the temper-tantrum thrower at our house, but it was considerably short-lived because I took Dr. Dobson's advice: Unless the child is hurting himself or others, simply ignore him/her. The temper tantrum is a display of anger, of course, but it is also an attempt for attention, and when I ignored Janie's screams and kicks, her tantrum would usually subside within a minute or two. I'm sure this doesn't always work, but it did in our case. And of course you can't just walk away in a public place, but it was actually kind of fun to ignore her at home. :-)<BR/><BR/>By the way, I loved your post! Your writing is entertaining, to say the least, and it certainly connects to this grandma's heart.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>LaurieLaurienoreply@blogger.com