DD just turned 2. Â Within the past two weeks she has started going from 0-60 temper-wise in negative 2 seconds. Â This is coming at no particular time of day (no pattern as to hunger, tired, etc.) But even so, I am in need of some ideas on how to deal with the constant whining and frequent all-out screaming melt-down episodes. Â I just don't feel confident that I am responding effectively. Â For example, when we leave the grocery store she gets to sit on the horse but EVERY TIME has a global meltdown screaming hitting fit when its time to go. (Im hoping to avoid taking her to the grocery for a while, but it may not be possible) Â Same thing happens when she's contently playing pushing a toy across the living room and meets an obstacle --she screams out "help please" (we encourage her to ask for help--so she does, but while screaming, lol) and then melts into a scream-fit. Â Im looking for ideas on how to respond. There are numerous other examples. Â I just need some ideas, a book or something to read that will give me some good ideas on how to respond to her. Â I'm not sure I have the right balance between trying to help support her through it and making it worse/encouraging it somehow. Â Sometimes she recovers pretty quick, but other times she totally loses it and gets soo angry.
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Would welcome resources and ideas. Â TIA.
