It is hard when confronted with a difficult negative behavior of a child. Some things to try are: Why or What precipitated the outburst or behavior. Was the child feeling like they were ignored, hungry, soiled their diaper or some other basic need. When they are old enough to communicate with you and remember what is going on about age 3 -6 years old, then you can exert a method of taking away a privilege or doll or something they enjoy and telling them when they calm down it will be given back or allowed again. The hard part is when your own emotions are getting to you it is hard to even think about this but through practice it starts to become second nature as to what can I do to stop this behavior. Kids usually when they are calm enough to listen seeing the balance act of their actions versus the actions you will take if it continues. A way to calm them down is to tell them the behavior they are doing it not good to do and when they calm down enough to Tell you the problem or their concern if they calm down reward them but if they do not keep repeating the loss they will have for continuing the behavior. One thing to look out for as mentioned early in this tip is if you know in your heart or mind that you have been doing something and ignoring your kids then its time to admit it and say what can we do together or offer and idea. Kids do not want to be left alone especially they may not know your are just around the corner. When you are gone you in their young minds think you are Really gone. Out of sight you are away from their perception of time and space. Being a parent myself with now a 6 year old we as a family learned what I am telling you now. And most of the time it works! Lastly you could tell them you are leaving the room until they calm down, or you yourself need to also calm down! This give both of you a break and they realize they better be behaved to get the adult back in the room with them. It is the Reverse of Time Out! You take your timeout! And will like it! Don’t over due it though. I hope this helps!                                                                                                                                       Sincerely,                                                                                                                                           StevenC                                                                                                                              Founder,                                                                                                                                       BabY-CooP CluB