Q: My 14-month-old is suddenly having huge tantrums. What's the best way to handle them?

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Q: Help! My 14-month-old has just started throwing these epic tantrums over the smallest things. 😩 If I take away something he shouldn't have, he'll throw himself on the floor, sometimes gently bumping his head, and he's even started biting the couch in frustration. I try to distract him or remove him from the situation, but they seem to be happening more often. I've heard it's better to get a handle on this early. Does anyone have any advice for dealing with tantrums in a child this young? Feeling a bit lost here.

A: At 14 months, their attention spans are super short. When he starts to get upset, try to quickly and calmly offer a different toy, a new activity, or even just point something interesting out. It can often snap them out of it before the tantrum fully takes off.

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