Re-post. Really curious. How would you discipline a 1yr old?

Temper tantrums normally happen when a child does not get what they want. I believe the best way to avoid such tantrums is to divert their attention to something else. Maybe they want something that they cant have so suggest another activity that they will like. A one year olds concentration can be diverted very quickly and if they do have a tantrum walk away from it without saying a word, it won't take them long to know they have achieved nothing. I have 2 children and I can honestly say that neither of them have ever had a tantrum.

1st time mom: I ask you does it hurt her or does it hurt you? As long as you use a open hand and correct her while yopu swat only once to give her brain a quich reponse of warning!! It might not work at first but after awhile it will show her who is boss. However, I have three little ones my self and help raise many. I can understand your feelings I too have felt that way many of times however. will your 14 month old understand a time out or if you just ignore her? Acourse not she wants attention or her own way right! well she can not always get it right. Well it is your duty to love the child so correct her lovelingly with a harsh No!!! and one swat and after a while the baby will get it. I promise

Hello Rosy this is a tough one, my great nephew is one and he is so worldly wise, he knows when something is right and when its wrong. He even says A! A! to the rabbit and bed! and the rabbit goes to bed! It depends on the child, and there process of development. Try her out with something simple, and test her to see if a firm clear, [not to loud] NO or a shaky of the head works. My Gran always said you have to give children time to switch off. Ahh temper tantrums, lovely things aren't they, humiliating and frustrating. What happens to this little girl or boy, something goes wrong they get frustrated and they throw a tantrum the only way they can express their frustration. Well I remember some students of mine telling me that trying to get a little one into a push chair/buggy was a losing battle. The best advice that I can give to any Mum or Mom, is if it is safe to do so walk away from her, just a little way from her ONLY IF ITS SAFE. Its reasonably safe in a supermarket, but not safe near a main or busy road. Ask people who interfere to walk away and leave her. People will interfere unfortunately. The worse thing you or anyone else can do is talk to her, yell at her, tell her she's being naughty, because you are just feeding the tantrum. Distraction is a method that you could use when it is not safe to walk away distraction might work. Have something noisy in your pocket, don't let her see it. Pay no attention to the noise and wait until she responds. The trick is, is to ignore the temper tantrum or distract them, and not to make a fuss after the tantrum, just pretend it never happened and leave it alone. Don't fuss her or anything just carry on with your routine as if it didn't happen. She will soon get the message that it doesn't work and find something else to do. Remember Distract if its not safe to leave her. Leave her but watch her if it is safe to do so but keep an eye on her but pretend your not bothered and carry on shopping. Good luck, no I don't have children but I studied psychology and this is the advice we used to give when helping parents with temper tantrums. Its frustration.

I also have a 2 year old daughter. Me and my wife is also having the same problem. I don't know what to do.

i have a 2 yr old son. its really frustrating when they throw a tantrum specially when you're out. as early as now you should let your child know that you are the BOSS. when they throw tantrums in malls, grocery or wherever, tell them that if she doesnt stop you will go home. if it fails then you must do what you told her. so next time she knows better. also a little spanking wouldnt hurt. but dont spank them when you are angry as it would just make you hit them harder. try to cool off first.

Well, for the record, I do believe in spanking but after trying that with my daughter, it didn't get through to her. As soon as they recognize reactions, they can understand discipline. Like, if she smiles a certain way, she knows she'll get a smile back from you... she knows there is a reaction to her actions. As to what to do of discipline, try out what works best for you and for your daughter and STICK WITH IT! Spanking didn't work for my daughter but the naughty corner does work. Also, my daughter wont listen if I stand over her and yell but if I kneel down and talk sternly to her or be angry with her at her level, she gets it. Just a thought....