Toddlers do act crazy during temper tantrums, but they think YOU’RE the crazy one. While your two year old’s communication skills are developing, they cannot tell you how they feel, ask for help, or express frustration and anger appropriately.
Your toddler is expressing new emotions and behaviors – using grabby hands and quick legs, as his motor behavior peaks at around 18 months old. “Typical” 18 month old development involves a lovable, energetic child.
Temper tantrums are an uncontrollable release of anger, lasting longer than a few minutes. Screaming, throwing, yelling, hitting, crying, biting, and head-banging are all hallmarks of tantrum behavior.
Here are some ways to lessen the number of temper tantrums your child has, to respond to a tantrum when it happens, and to help your child learn more about his feelings and healthy
