THE BEST WAY TO STOP A

TANTRUM IS PREVENTING IT
FROM HAPPENING IN THE
FIRST PLACE
POSTIVE
PARENTING
TIPS FOR
TANTRUMS

BY: MICHAELA
CRAWFORD
 WHAT ARE TANTRUMS?
Tantrums are uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration

WHY MIGHT TANTRUMS

OCCUR?
Children result to aggressive behavior when they are unable
or have a difficult time expressing themselves.
WHAT DOES A TANTRUM
LOOK LIKE ?
·
· Uncontrolled crying

Hitting
·

Kicking
·

Biting
 NEGATIVE PARENTING
STYLES THAT
CONTRIBUTE TO
TANTRUMS
Not having a warm positive relationship, insecure attachment,
strict and inconsistent discipline, inadequate supervision,
family conflicts and maternal depression can affect a child's
emotional and behavioral problems.
 WAYS TO GAIN POSITIVE
PARENTING STYLES
Practice Parental Coping Strategies

SUPPORT SYSTEM
Parenting can be stressful, overwhelming, or even cause you to
feel alone. Establishing a support system can relieve some
stress

ENGAGE IN FUN
ACTIVITIES
Engaging in fun activities with your children promotes a more
positive parent-child relationship

SEEK PROFESSIONAL
HELP
Uncontrolled events may occur in our life, for example
lifestyle changes, death in the family, and unemployment..
You may have to cope with your child's developmental, mental
or social issues. Seeking professional help could help with
these stressors
 WHY ARE PARENTAL STUDIES ON PARENTAL
COPING STRATEGIES COPING STRATEGIES
IMPORTANT? 1. Studies show parents practicing coping strategies
demonstrate more positive parenting skills.
Parental coping strategies play an important role in the 2. Studies have shown that the reactions between parents and
development of parents and their attitude towards their their child are correlated with one another, the stress
children. experienced by parents negatively affects the child’s health.
 TIPS FOR POSITIVE
PARENT-CHILD
RELATIONSHIPS
· 1. Practice being verbal- Praise your child for good
behavior “ Nice Coloring Buddy”

2. Do not use the word "no" as an one way street, replace "no"
with a desired action “ No running in the house, lets go outside
to run and play”

3. Provide your child with a choice “ shared control “ give your

child an option this or that "Would you like cookies or chips".

4. Are you understanding your child ? Talk on your child’s

level and explore their world.

5. Give your child small dosages of attention for example

each time you walk pass your child rub their head,
compliment your child on an activity they are participating in

·
 MAKE SURE TO SPEND
LESS TIME GIVING YOUR
CHILD ATTENTION WHEN
HAVING A TANTRUM OR
WHEN THEY ARE
BEHAVING BADLY. THIS
IS CONSIDERED
NEGATIVE ATTENTION,
CHILDREN WILL SEEK
ANY KIND OF
ATTENTION FROM THEIR
PARENTS GOOD OR BAD.
 RESOURCES FOR
POSITIVE PARENTING
· www.triplep.com/parenting.com
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