The Truth about Tantrums: 8 Things You Should Know

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Anyone with a toddler is likely a pro in the art of diverting attention. "We've found we can end my son's tantrums by interesting him in something else or even just by making him laugh," explains Kathy Hartman, mother of three. Kratz agrees, recommending you draw attention away from the tantrum and toward a book, puzzle, game, or another child having fun. "This teaches that she can refocus energy and move on to something else if she so chooses," she says.
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