1 year old temper tantrums 💭

Is anyone else's 1 year old going through a phase of having angry outbursts. It's usually when he gets told no but he'll randomly start slapping me in my face 🥲.. we have started to use the word "no" more often in our house as he has become very mischievous but I find it hard to tell him off because he's still so small. I will usually just pull his hands away and tell him calmly but he doesn't listen.
I'm just curious to how everyone is setting boundaries with there LO's? He is very advanced so I battle with it. I find distracting helps alot.

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Following because my almost 2 has some angry outbursts too. She will start throwing things on the floor when she doesn’t get things her way and scream-crying.

Being angry and having outbursts is actually normal ! Part of their development. And the thing is.. they can't express emotions at this age - they can't communicate so the frustration leads up to these tantrums. As a parent we struggle to find ways to teach them because they hate the word 'no' and don't understand that we are trying to help. They want something... and that's it. If mummy and daddy don't understand then they will have an outburst. That's why everyone calls it 'terrible 2's' 😅
Best thing to do... is always stay calm with them no matter what. (Easier said then done) but let them have their tantrum... stay with them, hug them and let them feel safe and know you are there. Take deep breathes and try not to react or shout back - just be there. Eventually they will calm down
And this is when you say 'try again... tell mummy/daddy what you want.' All they have is body language at this stage so we are constantly guessing their needs. It's a hard age. Don't be hard on yourself xx

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