Whose been there, trying to rush to do errands and all of a suden your child throws a fit? Everybody has been there, let’s talk about how to avoid these temper tantrums!

1. Water- dehydration is a big cause of mood change especially in this heat. Make sure your kiddos are well hydrated throughout the day.

2. Food-same goes with food. If a child plays for an hour, feed them and make sure they have eaten enough before resuming activities.

3. Sleep-major temper tantrums can be avoided if you understand your child ‘s sleep schedule and do not plan a morn or activity if they are low on sleep.

4. Time-children need help transitioning from one activity to another, need time to adjust, give them a count down and be patient when they do not want to leave especially if already experencing 1-3,

5.Places- children behave better when they are not pressured to. If you need to bring them to an adult activity such as grocery shopping understand they can behave but will get bored easily, be prepared and have fun!

6. Electronic pacifiers- I call all of the iPads and phones that we give children to distract them. What happens when you do not have the devise and the child does not know how to act? I would suggest leaving immediately.

As fas as how to handle them, an average temper tantrums lasts between 1-3 minutes, if you try to intervene it will last longer. Normally children snap back immediately and reset but us adults are affected more. Try to remember why they are having their temper tantrums and that they can only handle so much!

Did I leave anything out? Would love to hear how you handle temper tantrums and ways to avoid them.