Toddler Behaviour and Discipline

By HeHe Stewart

As your child develops, they will experience a range of emotions. With toddlerhood comes tantrums and melt-downs. Are you prepared? Here's how you can squash tantrums and teach healthy emotional habits for life.

Drama-free discipline tips to diffuse tantrums, tears, and torment even (or especially) in public.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Everyone has been there - your toddler decides to have an epic meltdown in the middle of the grocery store as you're halfway through your big shopping trip for the week. What to do? Try these 10 simple tactics to tame a tantrum!

The dreaded public tantrum — we've all been there, right? The next time your child is on the verge of having an epic meltdown, follow these tips to deal with your child's tantrum both in and out of your home.

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Learn how to help your toddler properly express her emotions.

Find tips on staying in control when your toddler loses control.

Find tips that can help you stop tantrums before they start.

Read tips on how to positively reinforce your child's good behavior.

Find tips on what does and what doesn't work when punishing your toddler.

Learn tips on when to use "No!" and how to explain bad behavior to your toddler.

Learn what lies behind your child's bad behavior, and find out what you can do to change it.

Learn some constructive techniques for disciplining your toddler.