I'm nearly drowning here and I'm not afraid to say that sometimes I find myself just as fustrated as Frankie.
His tantrums usually start when he doesn't get something he wants. Then it. Snowballs and it doesn't stop until he's so tired he just quiets down.
By that time he's gotten time out, bribes, a spanking, silent treatment from me and then if I public bribes from others.
I'm usually exhausted at the end of the tantrum like today.
I'm mentally exhausted from sitting there with him. According to some books and articles I've read I'm not supposed to give in to a tantrum. I'm not supposed to make it worse by talking to him through it . However I've read one article that said I should acknowledge a tantrum. I'm just as confused as Frankie. I didn't yell . He did agravate me and some other people we came across. An elder lady gave me a look of compassion. Which was nice. Then another elderly woman offered to help by holding her arms out so Frankie can go to her! (Ha! Lady! You'd send him back)
I'm trying to work through this stage as much as possible. Boundaries ,yes he has them. I think Frankie is overly emotional like all two year olds. This is a very tough time for him. He's going through potty training and transiting from baby to big boy.
According to my sources (Pinterest) tantrums are a normal part of development and patents should nurture them without losing their temper, mind and well Sanity. How?
I usually talk to him once he's settled down and that seems to help. But other than that, I have my work cut out for me.
Mayra B
