Before you are tempted to scream above the noise, try talking in a whisper, or ignoring the tantrum altogether. Your unexpected reaction may throw your child for a loop, and often they’ll quiet down. Staying calm, partnered with speaking softly, will change the tone of the moment, and set a good model for proper behavior.
Tantrums are considered by many experts to be rooted in irrationality - so why try to win a game with no rules? Ignoring a tantrum, a favorite solution listed by many parenting resource sites, can often help send a message to your child that throwing one will not end in them getting whatever they want.
