I received an excellent question regarding temper tantrums:
Q: What would you do if they were head bangers during those temper tantrums? :-)
A: I
would recommend one of two things. If the area where the child is head
banging is soft where no damage could be done to the child, I would
leave the child be and try the distraction method. If the child's
safety (or your other children's safety) is in question, I would
probably give the child a modified time out with you where you take the
child to a spot away (maybe a couch, soft chair, or bed) and let her
finish out her temper tantrum. You could bring something like a book to
use for distraction.
In any of those places, they seek out a hard surface to head bang on. :-(
ReplyDeleteI am sure it is frustrating. You just have to do the best you can to keep your child safe. Surround yourselves with pillows if necessary.
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