Communication Matters

5 Tips to Avoid a Tantrum

There aren’t any magic tricks that we can use to prevent all tantrums, but there are some tips to help avoid some of the outbursts that may be happening more regularly.

First, make sure that your child is getting enough sleep, has a healthy diet, and has lots of time to run and play every day. Look at the big picture, and from there start to identify if there are triggers that will set-off a tantrum.

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Tags: Speech, Language, Communication, Voice, toddler, talking, tantrum

How to Respond to Communication-Related Tantrums

Megan Ahlman, M.A. CCC-SLP | Posted on November 11, 2017

Communicating can be frustrating for both parents, and toddlers!  Toddlers often know what they want, but are not yet able to express their wants accurately to caregivers.  Communication breakdowns happen when toddlers point or whine, sending an unclear message to the adult they’re communicating with.

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Tags: Communication, tantrum

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