14-Month-old Tantrums

Updated on October 20, 2007
L.H. asks from Washington, MI
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I didn't think I would have to experience tantrums until my son was about 2. Is it normal for him to work himself up so much at this age? Why is he doing it? We have a very fun and loving home with as much of a routine as we can have. I don't know why he's suddenly freaking out. Help?!

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S.C.

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The "Terrible Two's" start well before the age of 2 and extend far beyond, too. He's testing his boundaries and trying to become as independant as possible. Keep your cool and let him work out his frustrations while you hold a consistent set of rules for him.

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K.S.

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My personal thought is that he is flustered. His intake is higher then his output. He doesnt have all the tools to communicate his feelings, and he gets mad. My daughter does this. Sometimes she is just fine babbling on, other times she will just flip if I am not catching on. I tried showing her a couple signs for things we do often, like eat, drink, more, and this really worked. Also, if I can distract her befor she has a melt down, it usually doesnt happen. good luck!

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A.G.

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So when my son had a tantrum at 14 months, I googled "14 month tantrum" and got the following blog entry:

http://www.sundrymourning.com/2006/11/06/bumps-in-the-road/

Since then I have been devoted to reading this woman's blog on a daily basis. She cracks me up. Read this entry and you'll be saying.... that's totally my kid!

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K.R.

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My son was throwing horrible tantrums as early as 9 months, And while when they're older and have verbal skills nailed down (some kids it's as early as 18 months, mines still working on it at 2) a lot of tantrums are from frustration at not being able to get their point across about something. I liken it to my step-father (his first time around a baby)as trying to reason with a telemarketer who won't stop calling you. They're just doing their job trying to get you to buy their products (you're just trying to get him to clean up his toys/eat his veggies whatever), and you just want them to leave you alone.

The only thing that makes my sons tantrums stop, is by telling him "I don't want to talk to you when you're screaming at me, and throwing things" and walking away from him. It still goes on for another couple of minutes, but soon calms down. Maybe this will work for you as well?

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D.

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You are being way too h*** o* yourself. Tantrums are a part of growing and learning. Every child has them, regardless of his environment. Its a sign of maturation and very healthy. My son started throwing little tantrums once in a while at 10months. Its up to you how you want to handle them but do not take them as a reflection on what you may or may not be doing right. You are a good Mom. Just try to be perceptive of your childs needs. In my case, my son likes to test his limits. At 10 months or 14 months, they are really too young to discipline, so just try to continue listening, observing, teaching and having fun. Every child is different so the amounts and frequency with tantrums will vary but every healthy child has them so consider yourself lucky he is healthy :)

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