X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
Product GuideSign in
  • SPF 2023
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Child
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-Schooler
    • Kid
    • Pre-Teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • Aptamil
    • Immunity
    • Intelligence
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • VIP

Quiz: Parents, How Well Can You Handle Your Child's Tantrums?

3 min read

Do you know how to prevent tantrums?

Tantrums are one of the things that parents dread most. However, some parents can handle them better than others. Are your tantrum handling skills up to snuff? Try it out by taking this quiz!

What do you do if your toddler has a meltdown in the supermarket?

Give your toddler cookies.

Calmly tell your toddler that his or her behavior is inappropriate and then let him or her cry.

Promise your toddler that you’ll buy ice cream.

Your child gets antsy while waiting in the doctor’s office. What should you do?

Read books or any age appropriate reading material in the office.

Give your child crackers or food in case they might just be hungry.

Your child keeps waking up in the middle of the night. What would you do?

Walk the child back to his or her room.

Give the child some juice to keep by his or her bed.

Your child missed their naptime while you were out doing errands. What should you do?

Finish up your errands, your child hasn’t started a meltdown yet.

Head home. Tantrums are not cool.

What do you do when your child seems more clingy than usual?

Promise the child that you will play later.

Stop what you’re doing, and give your child attention.

Give your child a healthy snack.

Your child is sad because his or her big brother is away on a playdate.

Use this as an opportunity to spend quality time with your child.

Let your child watch his or her favorite TV show.

Your child is scared of getting shots. How would you distract them?

Give your child juice.

Sing a silly song.

Both.

How do you encourage your child to use the potty?

Give them praise every time they use the potty.

Give them candy as a reward.

You need to brush up on your skills.

You need to study more about how to handle your child’s tantrums. It’s best to know how to handle these situations since this is a critical point in your child’s development.

You know just enough about tantrums.

You know well enough about your child’s tantrums, and can handle a few here and there. However, there’s a lot more room for improvement. Keep at it!

You’re a tantrum expert!

You can handle your child’s tantrums with ease! Good on you!
 

Partner Stories
Is Your Child’s Tummy Troubles Causing You Sleepless Nights? Lactogen 3 is Your Solution!
Is Your Child’s Tummy Troubles Causing You Sleepless Nights? Lactogen 3 is Your Solution!
Mom to Mom: Caring for your baby's skin naturally while being sustainable
Mom to Mom: Caring for your baby's skin naturally while being sustainable
Parenting Lesson from a New Mum - Don’t Try to Do it All on Your Own!
Parenting Lesson from a New Mum - Don’t Try to Do it All on Your Own!
Celebrity Dad Mark Lee Shares the 3 P's of Raising School Going Children - Parenting Tips, PSLE Preparation & Protecting Your Child’s Eyesight!
Celebrity Dad Mark Lee Shares the 3 P's of Raising School Going Children - Parenting Tips, PSLE Preparation & Protecting Your Child’s Eyesight!

Be sure to check out theAsianparent Community for more insightful stories, questions, and answers from parents and experts alike. If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them in our Comment box below. 

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Alwyn Batara

  • Home
  • /
  • Parent's Guide
  • /
  • Quiz: Parents, How Well Can You Handle Your Child's Tantrums?
Share:
  • Experts May Have Found The Best Way To Manage Tantrums

    Experts May Have Found The Best Way To Manage Tantrums

  • Toddler throws tantrum in car... What happens next is unbelievably cute

    Toddler throws tantrum in car... What happens next is unbelievably cute

  • Melissa Faith Yeo Claims Andie Chen Accused Her of Cheating to Get Pity Votes for Star Awards

    Melissa Faith Yeo Claims Andie Chen Accused Her of Cheating to Get Pity Votes for Star Awards

  • Experts May Have Found The Best Way To Manage Tantrums

    Experts May Have Found The Best Way To Manage Tantrums

  • Toddler throws tantrum in car... What happens next is unbelievably cute

    Toddler throws tantrum in car... What happens next is unbelievably cute

  • Melissa Faith Yeo Claims Andie Chen Accused Her of Cheating to Get Pity Votes for Star Awards

    Melissa Faith Yeo Claims Andie Chen Accused Her of Cheating to Get Pity Votes for Star Awards

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates on baby care and health.