Dealing with tantrums

A toddler who wants to be carried
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Everyone wants to stay sane, so consider which battles are worth fighting over. If you have a child who frequently has tantrums then ignore the ones that don't involve someone else being hit or hurt in some way. Stop yourself from getting involved every time he has a tantrum, as this can be particularly rewarding for some children.
Laverne Antrobus p83, Ain't Misbehavin', How to Understand your child's behaviour and get the best from them, Pearson Prentice Hall

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