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of success! She said that initially Lucas’s tantrums
escalated for two days, but then the kind ignoring worked
like a charm to reduce his eruptions from several minutes
to just seconds. But even better, all the kids were being
more patient and about 75 percent of all the tantrums had
just disappeared! She proudly exclaimed, “They’re
happier kids and we’re a happier family!”
You can be sure that many people will give you many tips on handling
temper tantrums. Of course, you’ll need to be strict with your children
from time to time, but as you practice the advice in this chapter you’ll
soon see that the best way to convert a wild child into a happy tot is not
with threats and force, but with respect, encouragement, consistency,
and play.
The time you spend with your children is the best, smartest

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investment you will ever make. All the generosity you give now will be
repaid to you and your family and community one hundred times in the
future. As your child grows up, you’ll avoid countless arguments, lies,
struggles, and dangerous displays just because you made this investment
of time and effort to learn how to give your child a loving, happy start to
life.
Now that you’re getting tantrums under control, you’re ready to learn
how to combine all the techniques you mastered in the previous chapters
to help you expertly handle almost any other situation your toddler
throws your way.

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“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”
—Albert Einstein
Main Points:
Troublesome toddler behaviors usually fall into one of four categories:
• worries and fears
• annoying attitudes and actions
• defiance
• aggressive and/or dangerous behavior