7 Proven Ways to Stop a Temper Tantrum No Matter Where You Are

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Have your child count to five, ten or even fifty to focus their mind on something besides their temper tantrum. Counting is also a fantastic way to help children learn how to pause and think before they behave badly. Impulse control is challenging for youngsters; counting ensures their mind is thinking before taking action. As a parent, you counting to them lets them know there are consequences to their behaviors. For example, you tell your child they have until the count of five to calm down or they lose a privilege. This tactic has to be handled carefully and you really have to know what the temper tantrum is over.