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Question: My nearly 3 year old son is showing signs of anxiety ( e.g crying, getting very upset, working himself up so much he vomits) when he's in a new situation or Routine changes or trying something new? What should I do
Brief Answer:
It could be temper tantrums
Detailed Answer:
Hi...by what you quote I feel, what your kid is having is not anxiety... It could be temper tantrums(as he's crying and working himself up).
Tantrums may happen when kids are tired, hungry, or uncomfortable or in a new situation or with people whom they are uncomfortable with; or because they can't get something (for example, an object or a parent) to do what they want. Learning to deal with frustration is a skill that children gain over time.
Tantrums are common during the second year of life, a time when language skills are starting to develop. Because toddlers can't yet say what they want, feel, or need, a frustrating experience may cause a tantrum. As language skills improve, tantrums tend to decrease.
This is what you can do to avoid or prevent tantrums -
1. Give plenty of positive attention
2. Try to give toddlers some control over little things
3. Keep off-limits objects out of sight and out of reach
4. Distract your child
5. Help kids learn new skills and succeed
6. Consider the request carefully when your child wants something
7. Know your child's limits
Reghards – Dr. Sumanth
It could be temper tantrums
Detailed Answer:
Hi...by what you quote I feel, what your kid is having is not anxiety... It could be temper tantrums(as he's crying and working himself up).
Tantrums may happen when kids are tired, hungry, or uncomfortable or in a new situation or with people whom they are uncomfortable with; or because they can't get something (for example, an object or a parent) to do what they want. Learning to deal with frustration is a skill that children gain over time.
Tantrums are common during the second year of life, a time when language skills are starting to develop. Because toddlers can't yet say what they want, feel, or need, a frustrating experience may cause a tantrum. As language skills improve, tantrums tend to decrease.
This is what you can do to avoid or prevent tantrums -
1. Give plenty of positive attention
2. Try to give toddlers some control over little things
3. Keep off-limits objects out of sight and out of reach
4. Distract your child
5. Help kids learn new skills and succeed
6. Consider the request carefully when your child wants something
7. Know your child's limits
Reghards – Dr. Sumanth
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