Patience and Time with our Three Year Old

Being a mama can be so confusing. Right now I am at a loss for how I need to parent my crazy, funny, energetic three year old. Somehow he has developed this habit of screeching at the top of his lungs when he gets mad about something. Anything from a toy not working properly to not getting his way with somebody seems to send him in to overdrive lately. Frankly, I don't know whether to try and redirect the situation, reprimand him, or try to ignore him???? Every parenting article I have read swears by all the mentioned methods, but none agree on anything! 

It breaks my heart to hear this precious little boy screaming at the top of his lungs. It's frustrating, but honestly tears at my heart strings even more. Since Hubby and I are not the "yelling" type I am so confused as to where this habit even comes from??? 

As confused as I am right now, we are just trying to find what works, for us, not everybody else. Slowly I am finding that quality time with my little man helps to "avoid" the temper tantrums.... I just have to remember this. I just have to slow down, and take my own advice, before the melt downs take over. 

Funny how he is always a charmer though, even after he screaches at me for minutes straight! :) 

We love our little guy so much and hate seeing him be so angry. 

Wish us patience! ;) 

-Dakota