Popsugar Parenting Tantrums Things to Say to a Child to Stop a Tantrum 22 Phrases to Stop a Tantrum in Its Tracks 13 September 2018 by Melissa Willets View On One Page Photo 2 of 22 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 2 "Stop yelling." Tell your child exactly what you want them to do in as few words as possible. That way, there is no confusion or mixed messages. Previous Next Start Slideshow TantrumsLittle Kid BehaviorLittle KidsParenting Tips