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Tantrums do not occur in the easy-going child. They occur in the active, determined child with much energy. When your grandchild learns that by screaming and throwing herself on the floor she can attract attention, obtain sweets, or get her own way, she will repeat the performance. Her negativism is increased by fatigue and boredom. If her parents display bad temper, she will most likely copy them. Bring a child up by using rigid rules instead of elastic methods adjusted to her individual needs can lead to tantrums. The child who has never been taught discipline throws a tantrum in order to get her own way. The parents or grandmother who tells her, "no, no'" all day, sets her up to throw a tantrum. Often parents disagree with one another. If one parent forbids her to do something and the other parent allows it, she may have a tantrum to get what she wants. Parents and grandmother become tired and irritable putting up with her behavior all day. And when they snap at her or rush her, her behavior gets worse and she may throw a tantrum. Diagnoses like chronic infection or deafness should be considered as cause of her behavior. Prevention is the key to treatment. And treatment consists of:

-Keep her occupied
-Frequently have playmates her own age in her house and go out to visit them in their homes
-Encourage her to have pride in what she can do.
-Remove sources of danger or remove her physically.
-Parents are reasonable in their requests and don't rush her
-Parents are consistent in their requests and are in agreement with one another.
-When tantrum happens, there must be no fight, anger, or argument. Best way to treat a tantrum is to ignore it. She should not be center of attention. When she discovers that she is getting nothing for her efforts, the tantrums should stop. What you can do is pick her up and give her a feeling of love and security after a tantrum but no sweets or other rewards.

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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Tantrums may happen when kids are tired, hungry, or uncomfortable; 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

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