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Temper Tantrums: Guidelines For Parents and Teachers
Temper Tantrums: Guidelines For Parents and Teachers
Take a casual stroll through the neighborhood grocery store or visit any preschool classroom or playground
and you are likely to find parents and teachers trying to cope with a child who is screaming, crying, hitting,
whining, complaining, or attempting to run away. These children are engaging in what is commonly called a
temper tantrum. Although tantrums are very normal for children between the ages of 18 months and 4
years, dealing with them can be very frustrating and sometimes embarrassing experiences for teachers,
parents, and caregivers. This handout will address common situations that promote tantrums, methods to
prevent tantrums, and ways to effectively intervene when tantrums occur.