Unit 5.8 Temper tantrum

Toddlers are easily frustrated and are still developing their problem-solving skills. Toddlers are working very hard to master new skills. A temper tantrum may be a result of their frustration. Toddlers also have temper tantrums when they are over- tired, hungry, are overstimulated or are bored.

Temper tantrums are a normal part of a toddler’s development. Keep rules simple enough for toddlers to understand:

  • You cannot do things that might hurt somebody
  • You cannot do things that might hurt yourself
  • You cannot do things that might hurt or break things