What do I do when my child throws a tantrum? | 我的孩子常常發脾氣，我該怎麼辦?

Dealing with tantrums can be challenging. There are many experiences and things that trigger big emotions in children. Tantrums happen when kids have big emotions that they don’t know how to express or deal with. Tantrums are how they express their feelings. Here are some of the things you can try:

Tip #1: Notice how your child is feeling, state the emotion you think your child is feeling:

I can see you’re very frustrated
I bet you feel really upset. You’re crying, and your face is red.

Children will generally tell you if you are right or wrong about their feelings.

Tip #2: Try to understand the reason for the tantrum and help them express their feelings.

I wonder if you want to talk about what is going on.
I’m listening, and I’d like to understand why you feel this way.

Tip #3: Children often mirror the emotions of the adults around them, so it's important to remain calm. Give yourself 90 seconds before responding to your kid.

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小朋友發脾氣，很多家長都會很頭痛。日常生活的各種經歷都有機會觸發小朋友強烈的感受。很多小朋友還未懂得表達感受或者解決難題，所以藉發脾氣來表達情緒。讓我們一起嘗試了解孩子的想法。

貼士#1: 觀察孩子的感受，代他們說出他們當刻的心情。小朋友多會告訴你到底你說的對還是錯。