Anchor Mommy: What Tantrums?

There has been no Attack of the Killer Tantrum — at least not yet. (I was nervous that by making this admission, the crying sessions would return. Hopefully knocking on wood will prevent such a change in luck. I also have my fingers and toes crossed, just for good measure.)  I don’t know what happened. A few short days ago, it seemed anything and everything would set off a screaming session — a dropped spoon, dressing Kellan in plaid shorts instead of red ones…even snacktime . I couldn’t even turn his mood around with the promise of swimming at a local pool. It was that bad. Lately, nearly every response I get from Kellan is “Okay, Mommy” or “Ohhhh! Okay!”/ Shannon , Anchor Mommy. More here .

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Question: How do/did you handle your children’s tantrums?