Look for signs of infant distress and discontinue the activity if this occurs. Rock the infant slowly and rhythmically, either horizontally or with its head supported vertically, whichever soothes. Goes from one adult to another, showing no preference for a particular adult Respond to specific needs of child with predictability and regularity. Provide the child with explicitly consistent limits of behavior. Sand and water play are soothing and appropriate.
Praise attempts toward adaptive behavior.
Set consistent limits. Offer guidance, modeling, and verbal cues as needed. Some children do not want to be held during a tantrum and doing so can cause more frustration. Help the child to use words to describe emotions. Read stories about feelings.