Keeping Your Cool: Dealing with Tantrums and Aggression (1.1)

Tantrums are usually a sign of a developmental problem.

The training lists four main causes of tantrums. Decide which of the following is NOT one of them:

Decide which of the following statements is NOT correct:

Giving a child some control over little things can be a helpful strategy when dealing with temper tantrums.

Decide which of the following statements about preventing or limiting tantrums is CORRECT:

Decide which of the following statements about handling tantrums is CORRECT:

Even if the tantrum was brief, be sure to scold the child.

Children often give subtle signals that they’re about to lash out.

Tantrums that occur twice or more each day, and tantrums that frequently occur with strong feelings, are signs that it may be necessary to seek professional help.

Case Study: Tammy and Brooklyn are 2-year-old friends at day care. They have always seemed like best friends and play well together. Recently, they have struggled during play time over sharing issues. You have tried to keep a closer eye on them, but that isn’t so easy with so many children to monitor at any given moment. Now, out of nowhere as you were helping a couple other children, Tammy started crying hysterically. When Sarah (teacher) ran over to the scene, an older child stepped in and said Brooklyn hit Tammy because Tammy wasn’t sharing a doll. When the teacher mentioned Tammy needs to share, Tammy started throwing a tantrum and now she was crying hysterically along with Brooklyn. The teacher doesn’t know how to handle this situation. It’s time for you to step in and help. How will you settle this issue? What will you do and say to both Brooklyn and Tammy?