Any tips on how to deal with toddlers tantrums?

Tantrums are normal when it comes to toddlers. This is the only way that they can express their frustration. According to an article that I've read "Toddlers are beginning to understand a lot more of the words they hear, yet their ability to produce language is so limited." When your child can't express how she feels or what she wants, frustration mounts. And that's why they throw a fit. Therefore, staying calm and learning to identify what is really bothering your child will help you to handle the situation quickly and effectively. A few tips I've read and followed are: 1. Remain calm. he worst thing parents can do is have a temper tantrum over their child's temper tantrum. Children need a calming influence, especially during a tantrum, and if you can’t provide that, you can’t expect them to calm down. Take a few deep breaths and wait at least a few seconds before deciding on a response. 2. Make sure the child has what he or she needs. Remember that your child's tantrum is not necessarily a way to "get his/her way", but could be the result of frustration, lack of needed attention from you, or even a physical problem, like low blood sugar, pain or digestive problems. Maybe your child is teething, has a dirty diaper, or needs a nap. In cases like these, don’t try to negotiate with the child, but simply provide what is needed and the tantrum will subside. 3.Offer your child a choice of coping strategies. For example, your son/daughter wants ice cream, but it's too close to dinner. Say: "Johnny/Alexis, you're really getting upset now. Calm down or you'll have to go to your room." You have given him/her a choice: either control himself or, if he can't, retreat to a place where he/she won't influence others. If he/she makes the right choice (to calm down), remember to compliment him/her: "You asked for ice cream and I said no. I want to thank you for taking no for an answer." 4.Help your child feel loved no matter what. Sometimes kids throw tantrums because they just want some extra love and attention. Withholding love is never a good policy when it comes to disciplining a child. No matter what, your child should know that you love him or her no matter what. Hope this helps! :)