-Weekly parenting tips provided courtesy of Jean Bell, Parenting Education Coordinator, Vance County Cooperative Extension

Why is my child misbehaving?

Sometimes it seems that a child will misbehave for no reason. One minute the child is fine, and the next they could be having a tantrum. Taking some time to think of the reason the child may be misbehaving can help parents calm down an upset child or prevent the misbehavior.

Is your child hungry, tired, scared or bored?  If so, your child could act up because they are overwhelmed and don’t know what else to do. Pay attention to your child’s cues, and you may be able to avoid a tantrum from a tired and hungry toddler.