How do You Deal With a Temper Tantrum?

Many parents have experienced it—your child is having a full-blown temper tantrum, whether it be at home or in public.

According to KidsHealth.org, temper tantrums range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath holding. They're equally common in boys and girls and usually occur between the ages of 1 to 3, according to the site.

KidsHealth.org suggests that no matter the situation when dealing with a tantrum the most important thing to do is to keep cool. The site suggests parents try to determine what it is that has caused the tantrum and, if the child is not in jeopardy of hurting him or herself, simply ignore the tantrum and go on with your activities while keeping your child in sight.

If your child is in danger of harming him or herself, or others, KidsHealth.org suggests you take your child to a quiet place to calm down.

But what are your techniques? What do you do when your child has a tantrum at home? What about in public? Do you have different tactics depending on where you are?