I have no real advice because my daughter is going to be 2 in April and we are experience full blown tantrums so you're not alone.  I agree, they can be funny and frustrating at the same time!

I've tried ignoring her and that sometimes works.  Even when I don't think she understands, I try to talk calmly to her (which is tough).  I also try to redirect her attention to something else, especially when we're in public.  Finally, I just started to use short time outs.  I make her sit on the couch until she calms down.  All of these work sometimes but I have no idea if I'm doing the right thing or not since the tantrums continue!

I can't wait to hear some of the advice!

It's hard isn't it? Because my son can't yet speak (just turned one two days ago!) he throws things when he's upset. For example at mealtime... "I'm done with my drink" = throwing the sippy... "I don't want anymore/I don't like it" = throwing/shoving the plate... "don't look at me that way" = throwing whatever he can get his hands on first. And he does this with a scowl on his face and sometimes an angry cry too.

If you happen to be holding him (or in the midst of picking him up) when he's not happy well, then comes the back arching! Oh, look out!

It's really frustrating! At the moment it's really coming out at mealtimes. I want to just finish the meal and take him away... and yet I'm worried he won't get enough to eat. :(

I know he must be terribly frustrated not being able to communicate better, and I feel for him and want to help him...BUT he also needs to learn to control himself a little... right??? aaak! This is hard to know what to do!

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Kasey said ...
I have no real advice because my daughter is going to be 2 in April and we are experience full blown tantrums so you're not alone.  I agree, they can be funny and frustrating at the same time!

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