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Hi Pt,

I know how difficult it is to deal with toddler tantrums. Couple of things you can try step by step and see if that helps.

1. Your son has recently started day-care so i hope you are not leaving him there for more than 6 hours. If you are then with the holidays coming try to take off early from work and spend some time with him painting, coloring, dancing together, reading to him etc, some quality time kept aside for him.
2. Get him checked out by his physician to make sure he is ok healthwise and not catching anything new.
3. Stop spanking him and treat him with respect. At 27 months, he is an individual who wants love and respect. How would you react if someone do the same to you?
4. If he screams, shouts, reason with him like if you do this I will do this.
5. Give him some control over his life. Offer choices and let him choose. You choose your battles wisely. You can' t control him like an infant, you need to pick what is important for you, the things which are not, learn to let go, don' t get involved in a power struggle over silly issues.
5. Be a good role model, who have loads of patience. If you get angry tell him that his behavior is making you angry and you need a break.
6. appreciate and notice his good behavior more often.

He is going through a tough time with the day-care transition, give him lots of hugs, kisses, luv and cuddles. He' ll be ok. Best luck! Pt replied. Thanks so much for your advise. I have already tried some of these tactics but will try the others also.