Q:My 2 year old has started to throw major tantrums,resulting in her being sick if we don't give in.Help!

A:Tantrums are reassuringly common,with one in five 2 year olds having at least once a day.They are more common at this age because your tot's frustrated at not being able to express her needs.As her communication skills develop,tantrums will decrease.
   Your tot is so overwhelmed with emotion that she's being sick,but try to avoid focusing on this if you can,as it just reinforces the behaviour.Try and work out if there's reason for her tantrum,such as tiredness or hunger,and deal with it before it goes too far.Avoid common triggers,such as long shopping trips.If a tantrum is looming,try to distract her.It's hard to keep calm,but your toddler is losing control and that's scary for her so she needs you to be able to cope.