and tantrums.
during this time, expect that you and your child will occasionally lose patience with each other. try to stay calm. when your child begins to get worked up, try to redirect his or her attention. if you can't distract your child, ignore him or her.
if you're in public, take your child aside without discussion or fuss and wait until he or she has calmed down before continuing with your activity. also, consider avoiding challenging situations — such as going shopping during your child's nap time — and be sure to praise your child for appropriate behavior.
by accepting the changes your child is going through and showing him or her 