Popsugar Family Little Kids Things to Say to a Child to Stop a Tantrum 22 Phrases to Stop a Tantrum in Its Tracks September 13, 2018 by Melissa Willets View On One Page Photo 17 of 22 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 17 "Yes." It's important to pick your battles with kids. If what they want is actually not that big of a deal, maybe it's better to just say "yes" and move on. Previous Next Start Slideshow Little KidsParenting TipsTantrumsChild Behavior