Tantrums usually peak in the toddler years. Modern magazines and parenting books usually offer the same type of advice. Either ignore the tantrum  or get down on the child's level and attempt to reason. But there are potential weaknesses to these 2 approaches. Ignoring or trying to distract a child who's having a tantrum is evasive. You're missing out on a teachable moment, the chance to show him that tantrums will not be tolerated (they are obnoxious and disrespectful!) and that anger Continue Reading