How To Stop A Toddler Tantrum Before It Starts

Our expert shows how to defuse toddler tantrums and nip them in the bud: Before he or she goes full nuclear!

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Picture this scenario - your toddler is happily playing by himself, but when told that it's bedtime and he has to stop, he throws a spectacular tantrum complete with crying, screaming, and throwing herself on the floor. What's a tired-out mummy to do - leave him, or insist on your way while fighting a shrieking toddler?

Unfortunately, toddler tantrums are the bane of parents everywhere, as our one-to-three-year-old "mini dictators" tell us in no uncertain terms that they are unhappy: Often very, very loudly. We review common tantrum-causing scenarios, and how you can defuse those rages before

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