My 1 Year Old Has Temper Tantrums ALREADY

My Aunt had the same problem with one of her kids and the doctor told her to either blow hard and quick into their face or to splash a little water in their face. Either way it doesn't harm them but it gets them to stop and then you can help them realize their behavior is not appropriate. It has to be done EVERY time (sometimes several times in one setting) but they will get the hint when their screaming keeps getting interupted. I hope this helps you with your screamin' meme's! :)

Hi D.,

My name is D. also. I just wanted to let you know that my daughter has gone through several cycles of tantrums in her 22 months. It started shortly after her first birthday and has popped back up time and time again. I try not to make a big fuss about it and if possible not give her any positive reinforcement at all. I do stay near her and try to offer some understanding of her emotions but explain this is how it has to be. Good luck with your situation!

D.,
My 1 year old daughter does the same thing. She is actually have a tantrum as we speak because I won't let her type on the keyboard. I've discoverd that the tantrums are at their worst when she is 1) tired and 2) frustrated b/c she can't communicate her emotions to me. We have started learning sign language together (we use the baby einstine My First Signs DVD, it's wonderful) and that seems to help with the number of tantrums. I've discovered teh best thing I can do is when she starts to throw a tantrum, I tell her in a very calm but stern voice that I am not going to play with her while she's throwing a tantrum, then I walk into the other room. Usually about 5 minutes later she gives up and comes to where I am to play. The best advice I can give is really to walk away and not acknowledge the behavior.
As for your neighbors. I've gone around to all of my neighbors and explained to them about the sitatuion. Let them know you are doing your best to keep the noise level down, but occationally it will get loud (that's just the essence of a toddler). I bet most will be very understanding.
Good Luck!

I feel for you. My 2nd son is always screaming, sqealing, squeaking...(unless he's asleep). Drives me crazy! I agree. It's exhausting on the ears. I don't know how to stop it. Once he could verbalize to me, he says, Mommy, I'm just humming, or squealing. He LOVES his high pitched voice. I just keep trying to correct him lovingly and try to teach him an "inside" voice. Good luck. I look forward to the suggestions...

I have a 6 year, 2 year, and 1 year old. You describe my youngest to a T. I'm so sorry that I can't help you but maybe we can help each other! My other boys never acted the way he does and I don't know what to do.