What are some of the signs of tempter tantrums in kids?
It is a sudden, unplanned display of anger.
A child may-cry, scream or shout
- Arch the back or tense body
- Flail arms
- Swing their arms or hands
• From what age do kids display these signs?
They are most common from age 1-4 years but even adults can have tantrums
• Is it a common thing in kids/what percentage of children have temper tantrums?
They are common. Most children 1-4 years have tantrums. Some children have tantrums everyday.
• What are the causes of temper tantrums? How long do they last?
When a child is afraid, overtired or uncomfortable, when a child has a physical, mental or emotional problem. Usually tempter tantrums last 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
• Are temper tantrums signs of indiscipline?
Depending on the age of the child, and the cause of the tantrum, a tantrum can be an indication of indiscipline.
• Is it something that is manageable or does one need professional help? How can I avoid them completely?
It is manageable by consistently ignoring without giving in even if the child presses on
• How should I as a parent control my child when he gets these tantrums?
By consistently ignoring without giving in even if the child presses on. Also by minimizing the causes e.g. by letting the child rest when he/she is tired, talking to the child when you are shopping, dealing with the child’s fears e.g. separation fears, teaching the child social skills, setting routines and limits, giving the child attention when she or he is calm.
• Is there something that can be done to avoid these tantrums?
Identify the cause-then deal with it. Deal with the tantrums when they occur and the child will not learn to use a tantrum to get what they want.
Temper tantrums and defiant, argumentative, hostile, deliberately annoying behavior -common among 4-5 year olds typically are outgrown by 8 years. If it persists until age 8, children may be diagnosed to have Oppositional Deviant Disorder (ODD)
Children with ODD-Constantly fight, argue, lose their temper, snatch things, blame others, are angry and resentful and generally test the limits of adults’ patience.
Some children with ODD move on to conduct disorder (CD) (repetitive, persistent pattern of aggression, antisocial acts, such as truancy, setting fires, habitual lying, fighting, vandalism, rape or prostitution and use of gums.
Many children with conduct disorder also have ADHD.
Some children with conduct disorder progress to antisocial adults.
For further information on the topic contact us via the following link http://nairobiparentingclinic.blogspot.com/p/contacts.html
It is a sudden, unplanned display of anger.
A child may-cry, scream or shout
- Arch the back or tense body
- Flail arms
- Swing their arms or hands
• From what age do kids display these signs?
They are most common from age 1-4 years but even adults can have tantrums
• Is it a common thing in kids/what percentage of children have temper tantrums?
They are common. Most children 1-4 years have tantrums. Some children have tantrums everyday.
• What are the causes of temper tantrums? How long do they last?
When a child is afraid, overtired or uncomfortable, when a child has a physical, mental or emotional problem. Usually tempter tantrums last 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
• Are temper tantrums signs of indiscipline?
Depending on the age of the child, and the cause of the tantrum, a tantrum can be an indication of indiscipline.
• Is it something that is manageable or does one need professional help? How can I avoid them completely?
It is manageable by consistently ignoring without giving in even if the child presses on
• How should I as a parent control my child when he gets these tantrums?
By consistently ignoring without giving in even if the child presses on. Also by minimizing the causes e.g. by letting the child rest when he/she is tired, talking to the child when you are shopping, dealing with the child’s fears e.g. separation fears, teaching the child social skills, setting routines and limits, giving the child attention when she or he is calm.
• Is there something that can be done to avoid these tantrums?
Identify the cause-then deal with it. Deal with the tantrums when they occur and the child will not learn to use a tantrum to get what they want.
Temper tantrums and defiant, argumentative, hostile, deliberately annoying behavior -common among 4-5 year olds typically are outgrown by 8 years. If it persists until age 8, children may be diagnosed to have Oppositional Deviant Disorder (ODD)
Children with ODD-Constantly fight, argue, lose their temper, snatch things, blame others, are angry and resentful and generally test the limits of adults’ patience.
Some children with ODD move on to conduct disorder (CD) (repetitive, persistent pattern of aggression, antisocial acts, such as truancy, setting fires, habitual lying, fighting, vandalism, rape or prostitution and use of gums.
Many children with conduct disorder also have ADHD.
Some children with conduct disorder progress to antisocial adults.
For further information on the topic contact us via the following link http://nairobiparentingclinic.blogspot.com/p/contacts.html
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