It’s a simple fact: toddlers have tantrums – the Terrible Two’s! It can be a very difficult situation for a parent to handle – especially one who is new to parenting – but once you know a little more about it, things can get easier. Of course, every child is different so not all will respond in the same way to the same routines, but let’s have a look at some of the things you can do to make things easier in the tantrum situation!

Before we do, a little more about tantrums, and why they come about. Your child is not as emotionally aware as an adult – or indeed as an older child, as we’re talking about kids between the ages of 1 to 3 years here – and may erupt in anger and ire when stressed, hungry, or simply when not getting you to understand what they want. Some tantrums are more violent than others, but there is always something you can do to help.

Food and Comfort

Most of the time, a toddler throwing a tantrum is likely to be hungry. The answer is to always have some snacks on you – healthy of course, and not too much – but don’t let them catch on or they’ll just keep performing for more! Offer them food, and if it works, you’ve won! If it’s not food, then it could be they are tired or perhaps not happy in the surroundings. Take the child close to you and – yes, it’s a cliché but it works – give them a big hug, and you’ll find they perhaps just wanted comfort.

There is an opposite reaction to dealing with a tantrum by bringing the child close to you: let them have a tantrum, and give them space to do it! Children need to let off steam – they get stressed too – so if you can give the child a clear area in which they can shout and yell for a few minutes, without the possibility of causing harm, you might find that to be the best way.

Lower Your Voice

Softly spoken is the way to go when dealing with a screaming child; raising your voice will only lead to them raising theirs! Take them away from the environment you are in – preferably to an outdoor space – and talk them down, softly and calmly, from the height they are at, and you’ll find that this may do the trick.

You might also try distraction; if the child is having a tantrum because they can’t get what they want, give them something else to occupy them. This tactic often takes the child’s mind off what was bothering them in the first place.

The overall trick to handling a child who is misbehaving in this way is to learn what it is that drives them to it, and find a way of keeping that aspect away from them. Your toddler will have tantrums – every single one does – but if you try some of the above, you might find that you have everything under control.

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Stop You Becoming Isolated

When you are a senior living alone you can experience heightened feelings of depression, loneliness and isolation from society. When you make the move to assisted living, you benefit from a community consisting of members of staff and friends where you are encouraged to participate in events and activities.

Compassionate and Professional Care Around the Clock

If you have mobility issues, whether its problems dealing with the normal activities like remembering to take medication, being hygienic, bathing, dressing and other related tasks, you can get the help you need at assisted living facilities. You have access to around the clock help from professional carers who also are friendly, caring and compassionate.

More Time to Yourself

Although it may seem contrary to your idea of what assisted living is being part of a community where there are lots of people living in close quarters to you, you can benefit from more free time to yourself. How so? Well, think about it. You no longer need to try and take care of all the cleaning and housework you once did, you don’t need to do gardening or yard maintenance and you certainly don’t need to do much else other than socialize with your fellow assisted living neighbors.

There is a Real Focus on Fun and Independence

Again, there is a feeling when people hear the words assisted and living that it means they are always going to be fully dependent on the care staff. When, the truth is, most effective assisted living facilities work hard to provide an environment that promotes fun and independence for its residents.

Tasty Meals

Obviously, what is offered from facility to facility will be different. Most effective and resident-focused assisted living facilities provide some truly tasty meals for those staying there. Although the nutritional content of the melas is important, so too is whether they taste good, so you can be sure when you move into them you are not going to miss out on fine and filling meals.

Peace of Mind For You and Your Family

Above all else, assisted living can provide you and your family with peace of mind. They no longer need to be so concerned about your well-being when they are not with you and you can rest easy knowing if you need help in the middle of the night or ay any other point of the day, you can have it in assisted living facilities.