As a parent, you can deal with toddler tantrums by helping them regulate their emotions and behaviour. Remain calm, soothing, caring and rational until the tantrum passes. This helps your toddler process their big emotions. Keep in mind that toddlers are largely unable to understand their own emotions. Toddlers’ brains are still developing and they don’t have the logical thinking skills to express big emotions in a rational way. It’s your job to reassure and nurture them. You can also manage things that may be triggering your toddler’s tantrums, such as: Stress Hunger Tiredness Overstimulation Physical illness Frustration Confusion