A toddler's parent asks the nurse for suggestions on dealing with temper tantrums.What intervention is the most appropriate recommendation?

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The parent should be told that the best way to deal with temper tantrums is to ignore the behaviors,provided that the actions are not dangerous to the child.Tantrums are common during this age-group as the child becomes more independent and increasingly complex tasks overwhelm him or her.The parents and caregivers need to have consistent and developmentally appropriate expectations.Punishment and explanations will not be beneficial.

A Toddler's Parent Asks the Nurse for Suggestions on Dealing