Do you have any suggestions on how to manage tantrums during the awakening?

Tantrums are a healthy, normal part of child development, and when I hear reports that a once easy-going, calm child is now having tantrums, I am pleased because this means that your child is now alert and aware, and tuned in to the world around them.nnTantrums occur when children lack the social and emotional skills to handle big emotions. They are a way for children to express their displeasure, control the world around them, or change the outcome of a situation. nnYou can diffuse the situation by staying calm, being consistent, and acknowledging your child’s big emotions. You mustn’t reward tantrums by caving or giving in to get the tantrum to stop. It is also important to recognize that your child is not being “bad” or trying to upset you when they throw a tantrum. Tantrums are an indicator that your child does not have the maturity or skills to manage their big emotions, and if you can view your child as struggling, you are more likely to have empathy for them which will help you stay calm, which will have a calming effect on your child also.