How old is your son? Pinky's article has some good tips for dealing with toddler tantrums - generally speaking PET is ideal from about 3 and up but never discount the ability for younger children to hear and accept what you are saying. For younger children they make it a little more basic and less steps as such.
Once a toddler is in the tantrum, they are impossible to reason with, giving a reward for that is not a great idea. I know its hard to 'give in' because you want to avoid a situation, but you'll be surprised how quick they get used to it when they get the opposite result - no treat.
The Method III or authoritative style of parenting that PET teaches results in a win-win situation - both sides are genuinely happy with the outcome opposed to win-lose where someone feels bad/doesn't feel satisfied with the outcome. I have no doubt when you give in to him and buy him sweets, you feel like crap. He feels almighty. Not a good power situation to set up....
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/toddle...tears-tantrums
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