Comforting Children

[superfun]

I do the same with one of my handfuls. So does his mom. But I'm really curious to see if anyone has any other advice. With my handful, if you try to help him calm down, he gets way worse.

[hockey mom]

I have a "handful" as well that has several major tantrums a day. I generally choose to ignore them as well --- I do not want to reward her with attention. Also, trying to diffuse the situation only seems to escalate it. At times I feel bad as well but what are the alternatives? I refuse to walk on eggshells or give in to her to avoid the tantrums (like her parents do). I find cocktails on Friday night helpful!