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Only success I have is to pick him up and carry him outside for a change of environment. Exiting the context for the tantrum seems to get him back to talking about it and moving past it after lots of deep breaths and reassuring.
Some kids feel increased pressure to do what they can't do yet in time out and calm-down corner and stuff--regulate their own emotions. The reality is we've got to manage their mood for them and even then they are just going to lose it quite often. I try to remind myself when things are calm that they won't be for long and that those eruptions are opportunities to teach coping skills.
Most weekends we’re out and about just us so limited time with other kids aside from park. Maybe the lack of community makes everything more intense because it can feel like it’s just our kid doing it.
Agree on the change of environment that has def helped in the past. But feeling like I can’t even control my house because of a toddler hitting and throwing is crazy
I m in the same boat. Rural, no friends in the state. I do find out had helped to get him outside for a walk or something first thing when it isn't possible to go to library or park. Ultimately the exercise, change of scenery and social stuff is a need and you've got to get creative to make sure that need gets met. My kid tears up the house and goes on a hunger strike if it gets to noon and he hasn't gone out and seen other people. It is a real struggle keeping the roof over our heads and meeting that need. Good luck!