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 15 of 22 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 15 "Are you hungry?" Sometimes tantrums happen when kids are hungry, AKA hangry. A simple snack may help them calm down and put an end to the tantrum. Previous Next Start Slideshow TantrumsLittle Kid BehaviorLittle KidsParenting Tips