As parents, how should we respond to tantrums? Is it unavoidable or manageable?

Tantrums are one of those situations that test most parents. When your child throws their toys, fusses, shouts - what can you do? Is tantrums inevitable or is there a solution?

Tantrums are not intentional misbehaviour

Many feel that tantrums are a manipulation of the child or a test of parental authority. But the truth is that a tantrum is an emotional overflow. A young child cannot put into words what he or she is feeling and will "say it" with body language.

The most common causes of hysteria:

• Frustration: If something fails or you don't get something you want.
• Fatigue: When a child is exhausted, it is much harder for him to manage his emotions.
• Hunger: A drop in blood sugar levels can have a significant impact on behaviour.
• Too much stimulus: When a day is full of impulses, it is difficult for a child to process his experiences.

What causes hysteria in the long term if not treated properly?

🏠 At home: Constant tension in the family, parental exhaustion, a violent or overly withdrawn child. 🎒 School: Difficulties in peer relationships, attention deficit, impulsive behaviour, learning problems. ⏳ In the long term: Struggles at work and in relationships due to lack of emotional control, low emotional intelligence, difficulties in coping with stress.

As parents, how should we respond to tantrums?

The most important thing to understand is that tantrums are not against us, but a manifestation of the child's inner struggle. The more we understand the root causes, the easier it will be to deal with these situations.

Many parents try to stop tantrums by shouting or punishing, but this only increases the child's frustration. Others are lenient because they feel it will end the scene more quickly. But the real solution is to understand and support the child's feelings - but how?

Hysteria does not have to be a constant struggle! Help your child learn to manage their emotions in time!