Seeking Advice on My 15 Month Old's Temper Tantrums

My 13 month daughter started doing this about 2 weeks ago, she understands no too and would throw herself on the ground and cry (well not really cry--its more of a whine) well I started ignoring her when she did that and she hasn't done it hardly at all anymore, she used have temper tantrums 5-6 times a day now she only does it once or not even at all. She now just walks away and goes to another toy or object that she knows she can play with, when you give them the attention they want they will continue to do it because they know that you will give them that attention and it will continue to get worse (my 7 year old brother to this day has tantrums because my mom spoils him and after a min of him crying or kicking my mom "gives in" so he knows what to do--he has been doing this since he was a year old). Just be patient and what ever you do try not to pick him up, just let him be aggrevated for a minute and he will soon learn that mom means no and she is not coming to pick me up so its not worth having a fit over nothing. Good luck I hope I helped. Let us know how it goes. C.

Hi J.,
My name is A. and my toddler is 15 months old and has tantrums as well. I agree that at this age children don’t really comprehend our instructions but don’t relax on explaining to your child what it is you want him to do. It will help you have a better relationship in the long run. Basically I'm saying just because he’s too young to understand doesn’t mean for you to drop teaching him how to listen. Eventually he will understand how you communicate and he will become a better listener I sure hope for the both of us to get through this stage.

A. (BSW)

My son started to or try to but once i took his toys away and tv or radio out of his room and he had to earn it back..The time out thing and punishment doesn't takeway things he loves lock them up trust me he will change.

my 18 month old does the same thing when he is told no he just throws himself on the floor. But what I do is I pick him up and hold him on my lap until he calms down.. Try that on maybe it will work. but have you tried putting your son in a chair and telling him it's quiet time. That works to.