Q: How to control and tame kids' tantrums

Tantrums are so embarrassing for parents, but with young children ages 2 to 5, they are very normal. That’s because the brain is still developing and your child really can’t help it. They lack the capacity to pull it together. That’s why it’s really important in regards to how you handle it.
 
Here’s how to survive tantrums:
Be calm
While it’s horribly embarrassing to be out in public when your child decides to throw a tantrum, the best thing you can do is stay calm. Don’t scream or get angry. Just be a beacon of calmness. Your child has to work through these feelings and will feel reassured by your calmness.
 
Take your child home
It’s no fun to have to leave somewhere when your child acts up, but if you do, your child will learn really quickly that throwing tantrums is not the way to get what he wants. Tell your child calmly that this is not how we should act in public and that you are taking him home. Follow through on it too. It’s a total drag to have to leave the supermarket or even a fun event, but trust me when I say you won’t have to do this very many times for your child to get the message loud and clear.
 
Don’t give in to their demands
Sometimes, children ask for things that they shouldn’t have like candy when you’re at the supermarket checkout line. And when you don’t give in, they throw a fit. Don’t even think about giving in. Because if you do, you will only reinforce this behavior and your child will learn that bad behavior will get him candy, toys, or whatever he’s whining for.
 
Forget reasoning
While it’s a great idea to calmly sit and talk to your child about the bad behavior, during the tantrum is the wrong time. You want to wait until he’s calm and receptive to what you have to say.
 
Take necessary precautions
Sometimes a stitch in time saves nine. Many times, tantrums can be avoided by taking the right precautions. For example, try to avoid going anywhere during your child’s typical nap time. Tired children will go to pieces over everything. The same goes for hungry children. Feed your child a snack before outings and be sure to keep snacks in your bag at all times for those unpredictable moments. Juice boxes or a sippy cup should also be taken along too.
 
These tantrum-filled years will be easier to handle if you remain a pillar of strength during them. Stay consistent and you’ll notice a huge shift for the positive in regards to behavior.