Say what you mean, mean what you say and do what you said you would do. I am definitely going to apply all of those tips. Part of his tantrums was his way of telling me that something was wrong. That caregiver is now gone, and my little boy's normal temperament has returned. However, the tantrums will return for another reason, so I will certainly heed your advice.
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