tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583901109327423941.post2113557937963692823..comments2023-10-07T10:04:28.640-06:00Comments on picture of experience: this post shall be called...untitled.cornnut32http://www.blogger.com/profile/08537873482898226294noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583901109327423941.post-51164907149138367242009-03-06T20:33:00.000-07:002009-03-06T20:33:00.000-07:00Man I am still learning myself. That is exactly w...Man I am still learning myself. That is exactly what is happening at our house. :) SOrryCrazy Mom of 6https://www.blogger.com/profile/04879795259851394709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583901109327423941.post-89715188105602814292009-03-05T09:16:00.000-07:002009-03-05T09:16:00.000-07:00My DD threw tantrums because she was speech delaye...My DD threw tantrums because she was speech delayed. I couldn't understand her so she'd tantrum out of frustration. We learned a few signs and got pictures of common things for her to show us. Don't know if this applies but it's what I know.Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785675394255211872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583901109327423941.post-10165603069600460392009-03-05T08:10:00.000-07:002009-03-05T08:10:00.000-07:00Possible reasons for tantrums at 12 months:*Growth...Possible reasons for tantrums at 12 months:<BR/><BR/>*Growth spurt (mild body pain, although short-lived)<BR/><BR/>*Teething<BR/><BR/>*Testing small boundaries/learning some independence (although it won't come to a head until they are about 3 or 4 years old).<BR/><BR/>*Not getting enough time with a parent, or being ignored, and realizing that throwing tantrums gets himself attention (not saying you're ignoring him!).<BR/><BR/>*He's 12 months old. <BR/><BR/>It could be any of these things (or other things, too). Just don't be hard on the little guy --here's some effective ways of "re-teaching" or "disciplining" him:<BR/><BR/>*Distraction! Still works at this age. <BR/><BR/>*Removing the situation/toy/food/problem for tears.<BR/><BR/>*Quietly teaching him "no" without scaring him.<BR/><BR/>*I wouldn't spank him --all they understand at this age is, "mommy hit me!"<BR/><BR/>Good Luck! With this and the house selling...Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218614720786379961noreply@blogger.com