I must say our own children were well behaved, and I only remember a couple of tantrums from DS aged about 3-4.So, I was lucky. However, the DGS1 and DG2 are another matter.Distraction does work, and so does saying anything but NO [ I realise we have to say it sometimes though] but we'll see, or maybe later, or something of that nature helps.Or you could say, 'No, because.........' but once the full blown tantrum happens, it is a dilemma.Walking away [a little way] may help, I suppose each child is different, but you have to find a way for them to come round with some 'dignity' still left, give them a way to get back to normal.It's tiring for Grandmas when everything becomes a battle though, isn't it?
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