It's worth remembering that very small children do not mean to be naughty – they simply haven’t learned to be good yet. The best way of making sure little ones learn to understand and abide by the rules is to praise them when they get it right and ignore, rather than punish, bad behaviour.
Take temper tantrums as a compliment – its only because your child feels secure and confident in your reactions and love for them that they can let off steam in this way.
Watch out for the common tantrum triggers – hunger, tiredness, boredom and frustration – and allow your child to express their wants and needs.
From: 50 Ways to Tame a Toddler (how to charm and disarm your diminutive adversary) Hamlyn (2009) http://www.octopusbooks.co.uk/
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