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

7. Give a Hug

Hugs are meant for all emotions, but did you know there is an actual science behind hugs? There is a debate on whether hugging your kid during a tantrum is giving into them, but it is far from that! A hug naturally calms a child, even if they pull away. It shows that you care and love your child no matter what emotional state they are in. It also allows them to recognize that you are calm and that this tantrum is not shaking you.

There are many tried-and-true methods that help calm children before, during and after temper tantrums. Most of the process is understanding your child and the situation of why the tantrum was started. Sometimes there are simply no answers. These seven methods needs to be practiced and explained to children so that the next tantrum can be easily avoided or calmed.