Yep totally normal. I just walk out of the room if DD1 is chucking a big one or walk away from her (if she can't hurt herself obviously). She eventually settles down. It's an attention thing. Seeing how much they can get away with. Pushing the boundaries and all that jazz. Like Marlene says, if you can look at what they are doing and try to find something to laugh at (in your head otherwise they take that as a sign that you are reacting to the tanty) then it makes it so much easier to deal with. I find Amy's tanties funny because I know it's all normal and I've just resolved in myself that I won't give in to a tantrum. They do grow out of them if you are consistent in your dealings with them. Hugs to you. It's not fun at all xx