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What Should I Know About Temper Tantrums?

A child's tantrums can be both tiring and embarrassing for parents, but they are inevitable. How do you deal with your child's temper tantrums?



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by marytara

marytara is a Lead on Epinions 		Apr 02 '07 It looks like a Temper Tantrum.. Autistic Children in a "behavior"
Tantruming can be an autistic behavior, not a reflection of poor discipline.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by disartain
 Jul 13 '01 Taking the Brat Out of The Rug Rats
Ignore, Ignore, Ignore, I can't say this enough. Never let the child have the upper hand. People hate being around children that misbehave.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by poneyby
 Dec 17 '00 Out of Control.. A Worried Uncle
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by mom2daniel
 Mar 05 '01 Why are you screaming??!!
Toddlers can only express their anger by throwing tantrums. Be gentle with them and stay on their level!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by jag2112
 Nov 27 '01 Hell hath no fury like a full-blown toddler tantrum
Are they a cry for help? Are they an act of frustration? Or are they a way to get a cookie? The Answer? Yes. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Mimi369
 Dec 12 '03 Teen Temper Tantrums, Self Abuse and Suicide Pacts
Maintaining strict discipline and keeping a sharp eye on childhood temper tantrums can lower the incidence of teen temper tantrums or worse..... read full review 		Very Helpful
by JDinPA
 May 22 '00 Carry Them Out Screaming!
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by Chalathra
 Mar 06 '02 She's Very Passionate With Me
It's hard as can be but try and stay calm...This is the experience I had with my daughter...... read full review 		Very Helpful
by mrsditmer
 Oct 13 '01 What Should I Know About Temper Tantrums?
Temper Tantrums usually happen because the child is incapable of expressing their feelings in a different manner.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by lonelyladyk
 Sep 08 '00 **Temper tantrums with a twist**
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by Naomi7835
 Dec 16 '00 Good Night, Sleep Tight...Please!
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by MumMumMum
 Oct 28 '00 Duct Tape, Anyone???
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by beckish
 Jan 03 '00 Taming the Tantrum
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by sloving
 Aug 07 '00 Tips For Successful Preschool Play Dates
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by fallyn96
 Aug 21 '01 NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! ~Or~ A Temper Tantrum In Progress
Every child is different. This is what works for my child.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by counsel
 Jan 21 '00 Baby Talk
The frequency of temper tantrums is correlated to the level of their success. But, bottom line - if you don't like tantrums, don't throw them yourself.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by patricknjacob
 Sep 10 '02 Is it a control issue?
The bottom line = the adult must remain in control of the situation as well as himself or herself.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Dr_Steph
 Apr 02 '00 The Hills are Alive with the Sound of...Crying!
Your child's tantrum doesn't have to drive you nuts. There are plenty of effective strategies for dealing with tantrums and keeping your sanity.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Suecazu
 Jan 14 '00 Tantrum Queen
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by kcfoxy
 Jan 25 '00 The Dysfunctional Family
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by Lisa_J
 Aug 08 '00 To Froth or Not.....
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by Kittyokc
 Apr 03 '00 When tempers flare
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by KLTinTX
 Feb 19 '00 A Child with Autism and his Temper Tantrums
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by Presleysmama
 Mar 15 '00 Do I have your attention!?
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by zapbot
 Feb 21 '00 Temper Tantrums - An "Episode" of Hell
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by goldjay
 Jan 18 '00 Temper Tantrums in Preschool
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by emcphers
 Oct 09 '00 Two eyes are sometimes better than one!
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by 401402
 Jan 10 '00 Feeling bad about temper tantrums of children? I don't!!!
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by QuietI
 May 15 '00 Never ignore a crying child
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by skietzman
 Jun 10 '03 Prevention is key
Early prevention of tantrums is key, but if your child has already learned that tantrums get what he wants, it's not too late to change the behavior.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Sharee5800
 Aug 01 '00 SCREAM......KICK....and SCREAM A LITTLE MORE!!!!
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by hlbirk
 Jan 11 '00 Mommy's Lost For Words
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by pweisenberg
 Jan 29 '00 Temper, Temper!
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by Trawma
 Jan 16 '00 Ah, youth!
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by jenb123
 Feb 14 '00 A different approach to tackling tantrums
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by Gthomp1
 Jun 13 '00 Mom, I see your No and raise you a Tantrum
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by peeplmagn8
 May 09 '00 Consistency is Essential
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by mama2sean
 Feb 26 '00 Prevention!
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by Bayzers
 Jan 08 '00 Could There Be A Reason??
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by bwyckoff1
 Apr 04 '00 temper in aisle 4
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by lovetodraw
 Sep 28 '00 Calgon Take Me Away.....
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by mrssmoopy
 Oct 18 '00 No Mommy, I won't go!!!
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by charles
 Feb 06 '00 How Do You Cope & React To Your Kids' Temper Tantrums In Public?
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by pantazis5
 May 17 '00 NO NO NO
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by ctinhan
 Dec 19 '99 Temper Turmoil
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by eisenhauer
 Jan 07 '00 Taking control
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by amysmum
 Jan 25 '01 How to cut down the number of tantrums
Some tantrums are inevitable, but by using common sense it's possible to cut down the frequency. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by forkids
 Jan 09 '00 Temper Tantrums - The Great Clothing Conflict
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by VeeZee
 Dec 18 '99 Temper, Temper!
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by rjc
 Jan 03 '00 Temper Tantrums Aren't Just For Two Year Olds
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by rcec1995
 Jan 27 '00 He's got that Scottish-Hungarian Temper!
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by momsworkinlate
 Jan 16 '00 Public Temper Tantrums? Not in this family...
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by damienmommie
 Feb 13 '01 Why are you so upset?
IT IS HARD AND NOT EASY AT ALL TO HANDLE.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by SLOW
 Jan 14 '00 My Own Public Tantrum
w4wh4h... read full review 		Very Helpful
by lindasing
 Jan 07 '00 I Have 5 Kids "Tantrums!" :o)
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by Jennd417
 Aug 13 '00 Oh no he didn't
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by JBduckling
 Feb 15 '00 23 Hours and 50 Minutes of Being an Angel
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by margomargo
 Feb 19 '00 Winning the Battle of the Brat
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by KaraHoo
 Feb 14 '00 Dealing With The Diva: Talking About Tiny Terrible Toddler Tantrums
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by emeleel
 Apr 18 '00 Tantrums: another possibility that deserves attention
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by qttops
 Jan 09 '00 It happens to the best of us . . .
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by jlynnnw
 Jan 06 '00 Temper Tantrums While Out and About
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by bargainjunkie
 Jan 19 '00 Fearing Your Own Child
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by necie
 Apr 26 '00 Find the cause!
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by kaduncet
 Oct 08 '00 My little angel has Temper Tantrums!!!
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by frainke
 Jul 05 '00 My daughter puts Mikes Tyson to shame!
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by abhaille
 Jan 30 '00 When Mom throws the fit!
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by pisces61
 Oct 17 '00 Surviving Your Child's Temper Tantrum
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by tweeder9
 Jun 30 '00 No Tolerance
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by jnbmom
 Aug 07 '00 Her Terrible Twos are 5 Months Early
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by cristina1
 Jan 11 '00 The Temper King
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by halfsweet
 Mar 23 '00 My turn for a tantrum
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by jeanniekerns
 May 29 '01 Temper Tantrums...
If you say NO, stick to it. Don't give in, it makes things worst when you always change your mind. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by tammyinmiami
 May 30 '01 Is it a temper tantrum or entertainment? Freedom of Screech!
Temper tantrums are a phase. They are the result of a child trying to exercise control. They can, with diligence become a minimum occurrence.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by kimberlyc
 Jan 04 '00 Can't have it both ways.....
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by kancel
 Dec 26 '99 Too much temper!!
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by lovelylady
 Jan 05 '00 maybe the child is right!
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by TheBaba
 Jun 21 '00 How could any trained professional do this??
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by woodlin
 Jan 06 '00 Understanding Temper Tantrums
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by ned1
 Apr 07 '00 My son doesn't get mad, he gets even!!
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by crtrader
 Apr 26 '00 What I do to stop my son's crying fits
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by erlynne
 Jan 04 '00 In the thick of things!
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by gormly
 Jan 07 '00 A Cranky Newborn
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by melliott03
 Mar 23 '00 How Embarrassing!
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by IrishMa4
 Apr 02 '00 We All Need To Let Off Steam Now And Again, I Know I Do, So Why Shouldn't My Kids?
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by cheynasmom
 May 24 '00 Taming The Tantrum Monster
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by bhughes
 Jan 07 '00 Temper - A Tough Issue
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by livnkarismom
 Jan 23 '00 We All Have Tempers
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by twnsplsone
 Dec 20 '99 Breath Holding in Young Children
Breath holding is a VERY scary thing to watch your child do. Staying calm will help your child. Eventually it becomes a thing of the past! ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by MsHooterville
 Oct 06 '00 The Lingering Memory of Those Terrible 2s
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by Mom2Abbi
 Feb 12 '00 Not Just For 2 Year Olds!
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by BlonbabyDawn
 Feb 23 '00 Setting Limits
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by Gizzykat
 Mar 23 '00 Temper Temper
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by foxfroggy
 Nov 20 '00 Tantrum! Terrible!-But Sometimes, There's A Good Reason
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by Mom2Anjel
 Jan 25 '00 Children are from Heaven...
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by jenb123
 Jan 04 '00 No more hitting? For who?
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by fuzzyfruit
 Dec 05 '00 When to "give up"
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by DavidWeisman
 Dec 28 '00 They learn what you teach, not what you mean to teach
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by MonicaL2me
 Jun 14 '00 How to prevent your child from becoming a teenager who throws temper tantrums
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by QuietI
 Jun 04 '00 If you ignore them, they're supposed to stop, right? RIGHT?
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by goddess_30
 May 25 '01 Temper Tantrums- A parent's nightmare
Parents need to instill in their child what is appropriate behavior and what is not. They need to reinforce that with punishments and rewards.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by bjcuevas
 Dec 13 '00 This can't be happening
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by kitt
 May 06 '00 The Tantrum Bug!
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by amynb
 Feb 22 '00 World War 112
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by decyrano
 Jan 10 '00 Back to basics, remove yourself from the public place
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by mamatokailey
 Oct 06 '00 Not MY child!!
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by klgarner
 Jan 12 '00 Calming the Fury
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by TxMommy929
 Apr 03 '00 Honey, Do You Want A Pillow?
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by Mom2Anjel
 Jan 18 '00 Temper Tantrum or Expressing themselves?
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by wldangels3
 May 30 '00 Set Limits and Be Consistent
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by serena21
 Oct 22 '00 Ignore It
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by MISSYP618
 Apr 21 '00 My son is two enough said?
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by Foaslyn
 Jan 12 '00 Taming Tantrums
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by Cyanne
 Aug 17 '01 Savannah The Tantrum Machine
Parents, you need to stick firm and not give in. Apply some tough love or the tantrums may never stop. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by ggrimes1221
 Mar 20 '01 You can huff and puff, just don't blow the house down!
Gentle instruction, supported by a strong foundation of love and respect is the only truly effective way to bring about commendable behavior.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by rosie6349
 Oct 21 '00 Go ahead and throw a fit
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by stuzle
 Sep 05 '00 Tantrums---four methods of dealing with them that DONT work, two that DO!
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by MotherWestWind
 Jan 17 '00 Tantrums - Short and Sweet
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by kolider
 Jan 24 '00 Some help from a present tantrum taker!
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by ashleyf3
 Apr 18 '00 Don't Ignore Them, Listen and Love Them!
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by pekabo
 Jan 24 '00 Banging head on floor and more at young age
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by risaj1
 Jul 18 '00 Tricky Tips For Tantrums
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by BeckLuther
 Jun 28 '00 "What do you want me to do? Shove a sock in her mouth?"
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by MommaBare
 Dec 20 '00 Moms Have Tantrums Too!
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by pblanco
 Aug 13 '01 Out and about in public - some advice and a warning!
1. Ignore judgmental comments/looks from others. 2. Don't lose your temper or there may be serious consequences. 3. Ask for help with your child's tantrum; offer help to others. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Mad062
 Jan 24 '00 Temper, temper
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by Quick6
 Jan 17 '00 Ah Yes, the Twos!!
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by Kellyann71
 Feb 16 '01 Temper Tantrum Threes?
Children have tantrums for many reasons, here are some ways of preventing and stopping them that worked for me. "A Person's a Person, No Matter How Small" ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by tamik98
 Jan 10 '00 Give a little love....
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by Btrflydrop
 Feb 15 '00 If you can't do it right, Don't do it at all!
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by hotcandy
 Mar 20 '00 Leave the store if your child has a temper tantrum
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by KodachiRose
 Jan 14 '00 The terrible, horrible TWOS of terror!!!!
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by magic_rebecca
 Jan 14 '00 Teen Age Tantrums!!!
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by JulAnn1217
 Jul 01 '00 Take The Toddler Challenge
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by tsmorral
 Jan 24 '00 Parent training in Behavior management
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by pjcc
 Dec 29 '00 I think I figured it out....
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by anyamashiro
 Jul 02 '00 lots of causes; lots of solutions
It takes time for kids to develop emotional skills—have patience and "this, too, shall pass."... read full review 		Very Helpful
by halcel
 Jan 17 '00 Two different kids two different styles
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by abhaille
 Jan 18 '00 Who is the "smart" one?
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by danlynn
 Jan 18 '00 Temper Tantrums Good?
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by pyallen
 May 09 '00 Preventing Tantrums In Stores
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by taryn35203
 Jan 22 '00 All I can say is everyone is entitled to their opinion
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by CARLA.C
 May 05 '00 "DO YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM"?
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by kfree
 Jan 23 '00 Don't Hate, congratulate
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by sparklesky
 Feb 04 '00 Do I Know Tantrums?-Oh Yeah.
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by Fehyd
 Apr 01 '00 Earplugs..... God's gift to Parents
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by patricialipski
 Jan 15 '00 Kids are miniature adults.....
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by jenne3
 Feb 10 '00 temper, temper
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by geepers
 Sep 30 '00 Ignore them
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by KaraPhillips
 Oct 26 '00 Public displayes of tempers.
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by teruah
 Oct 16 '00 What about a headbanger?
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by OtherMom
 May 05 '00 WHERE did he learn it??
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by phelpses
 Jul 10 '00 This is a toughie...
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by Linda313
 Apr 04 '00 Walking Away From A Temper Tantrum
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by Karlito
 Jan 19 '00 Shopping for toys with your kid.
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by spetrey
 Jan 17 '00 Temper Or ADD
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by symbolologist
 Dec 17 '00 Tempers,a violent cycle.
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by rachelcaron
 Mar 25 '00 Child Temperament
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by auntiesbears
 Jan 30 '00 A tantrum needs an audience...
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by Grissie21
 Mar 05 '00 So is temper tantrum time huh?
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by dejata
 Mar 10 '00 Tazmanian Fits
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by memaw
 Jan 17 '00 ODD OR ADD
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by TEDDID
 Nov 07 '00 Hunter the Horrid-but Loved
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by rach97
 Jan 25 '00 The TERRIFIC Twos!
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by Dalharmil
 Jan 25 '00 Staying calm in the eye of the tornado -or- Dealing with toddler tantrums.
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by MichelleKramer
 Jun 01 '00 Is There A Reason For This Tantrum?
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by sheriowaso
 Mar 13 '00 Keep your cool, even when they lose it!
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by willow4
 Sep 15 '00 He Had to Use The Girls Bathroom At The Ballpark
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by LWarchol
 Jan 30 '00 Their Temper Tantrums - We Pick Our Battles
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by Moller
 May 23 '00 I Hate Your Crying Child
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by calwaone
 Dec 19 '00 DID I GET YOUR ATTENTION, YET?
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by QponsRus
 Jan 17 '00 This is how they express how they feel!
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by WileEMom
 Jan 20 '00 SHE BIT ME!
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by pyallen
 May 10 '00 Stopping a tantrum once it starts
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by lsdwriter1
 Feb 14 '00 WHAT'S A PARENT TO DO?
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by ChriseyB
 Feb 29 '00 Oh man does he get mad!
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by redneckchic22
 Jan 19 '00 Temper Tantrums---Let them get it out of thier system
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by xanadu10016
 Jan 20 '00 be calm
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by smurfytxmom
 Jan 26 '00 Kick harder! Scream louder!
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by baileyduga
 Jan 31 '00 The ART of Distraction
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by pyallen
 May 09 '00 Tantrums at home-Clothing Battles
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by millymac
 Feb 19 '00 Strong-Willed Kids
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by Cassign
 Feb 10 '00 Her Anger = hurt = needed love
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by stacute410
 Jan 13 '00 Personality or just a temper tantrum
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by ghern
 Oct 06 '00 Winning the Eternal Power Struggle
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by missyr72
 Feb 09 '00 Temper, Temper
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by cfoster
 Feb 04 '00 I have lived to tell about it!
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by afton
 Feb 15 '00 When my son has a melt-down...
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by 212103
 Jul 26 '00 Why do kids throw tantrums?
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by gulbugg
 Jan 18 '00 Discipline Starts At HOME
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by NANAD99
 Feb 15 '00 Temper Tantrums
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by wwsissy
 Jan 30 '00 "TAKE CONTROL"
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by irenev
 Jun 04 '00 Trying to calm your child down
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by Shonna
 Jan 24 '00 Tantrums good or bad?
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by Heathyre
 Jun 30 '00 Over Emotional Tantrums
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by nursing3
 Feb 06 '00 An Inevitable Part of Toddlerhood!
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by pzarpentine
 Jan 29 '00 Temper Temper
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by mjbroo
 Feb 07 '00 Mother of a 2 and 3 year old speaks out!
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by hopeyton
 Jan 10 '00 Time Out.......yeah, right
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by AnsleesMom
 Mar 04 '00 Do You Hear Something?
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