You’re in a supermarket with your little tot. Your cutie sees another child with a specific toy and your little baby starts crying for that particular toy. He wishes to get that particular toy, but you are unable to find it for him. And at that very moment, your greatest fear comes to life: a temper tantrum.

If you have experienced anything like this, please know that you are NOT alone. Temper tantrums are very common amongst toddlers and they aren’t doing it to trouble you. One of the biggest reasons why your child is throwing a tantrum is because they have big feelings that they are not able to express. They want to explain how they feel, but they are unable to sort through those mixed emotions and explain clearly what they are truly upset about.

Another major reason for a tantrum is that your lil tot’s mind is still developing. They aren’t able to process information like we are. Hence, when we realize that the toy is not for sale, we accept and move on. Your kiddo doesn’t understand that concept; all they feel is that their emotion is not being validated.

You may feel that your child is being disrespectful or just naughty. But it’s normal for a toddler to go through such tantrums. Here are a few tips to help with minimizing tantrums for your little one.

Make a routine

Take away the guesswork and the surprise element from everyday life. Your tiny tot already has a lot in his head and adding an unpredictable schedule will only jumble his emotions up even further. Keep a routine and help him feel comfortable in day-to-day activities.

Make Sleep A Priority

We all get cranky when we’re sleepy. Your little one might not realize the importance of sleep right now, but you need to be sure that he gets lots of shut eye time for him to conquer the world!

Don’t Give Too Many Choices

Too many choices lead to intense decision making for your little one. Rather than giving him multiple choices, try to give two. It will help them decide what works better and they wont feel anxiety for the remainder of the day.

Help Identify Their Emotions

A tantrum is a (exhausting) way of your child expressing help. Rather than having a knee jerk reaction of getting angry, please take a moment and help them identify their feelings. They may not realize why they are so upset, but you need to maintain your cool and help them get through this.

Tantrums are one of the most common traits of toddlers. Rather than feeling bad about your child having a tantrum, understand that they are trying their best to sort through their feelings. It’s very normal for your child to have big emotions and feelings, and as a parent, it is our responsibility to help them through these unhappy emotions and show them the happiness from within.