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 16 of 22 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 16 "You are doing a great job." It's important to catch your kids being good. That way, they know when they're doing the right thing, not just the wrong thing. Previous Next Start Slideshow Little KidsParenting TipsTantrumsChild Behavior