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What causes temper tantrum in children? | What should be done during a child's tantrum?

It is understandable that parents would rather avoid witnessing anger tantrums in their children. Unfortunately, these difficult situations are more prevalent in children aged 1-3 years old. According to expert psychologists, this can be attributed to the fact that children's social, emotional, and language development is still in progress at this stage.

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What Should Be Done After Temper Tantrums in Children? Help your child understand their feelings. Use reflective statements such as "You got very angry because your toy broke, and you couldn't get a new one." Encourage your child to understand how coping with a difficult situation feels. For example, "I saw that when your tower fell, you got angry but then you rebuilt it. How did that feel? Did you feel strong and calm?" Talk to your child about their feelings after they have calmed down from a temper tantrum. For example, "Did you throw it because the toy didn't work? What else could you have done?" Model positive responses to stress. For example, "I'm worried that this traffic is delaying us. If I take a few deep breaths, it helps me stay calm." When Is It Necessary to Seek Help from a Professional? As children develop emotion regulation skills, temper tantrums should become less common. Most children start having fewer temper tantrums around the age of 4. If your child is hurting themselves or others, holding their breath until they faint during temper tantrums, crying fits last too long, or the frequency of temper tantrums is increasing, it may be beneficial to seek support from a mental health professional.