Temper tantrums usually starts at toddler age from age 1 to 3 but it is more common during the second year of life. Several basic causes of tantrums are familiar to parents everywhere: The child is seeking attention or is tired, hungry, or uncomfortable tantrums. Tantrums are often the result of kids' frustration - they can't get something (for example, an object or a parent) to do what they want. In dealing with tantrums I suggest you to read this http://www.heptune.com/tantrum.html