Tantrums vs True Emotions

Oh, DD has turned 18 months and the tantrums have started. If I take
something away from her or I don't allow her access to something she
wants, she turns into a little ball of fury. I don't give the tantrum
attention. But sometimes she gets really upset over things that I
think are legitimate fears. For example, when dada leaves the house,
she gets hysterical. Is this a tantrum or is she just genuinely
concerned that dada is never coming back? I can't ignore this, it
breaks my heart too much. I pick her up, comfort her and tell her that
dada is just gone to the store and he'll be back soon. Am I sending
mixed messages? I ignore her if she's upset that she's not allowed to
play in the office but I comfort her when she's upset that dada has
left. Any thoughts?

Mandy

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