At two, children still need an adult’s help to stop an angry impulse. **Keep the empathy, and pair it with an immediate, consistent safety limit.** Your goal is to prevent the throw and gradually teach him what to do when frustrated. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends calm limits, teaching alternatives, and praising gentle behavior. [AAP guidance](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/pages/Aggressive-Behavior.aspx)

Try the same sequence each time:

1. **Make the area safe.** Put breakable and heavy objects out of reach, including ordinary cups and the sewing machine. During predictable triggers such as bedtime, stay close enough to intervene. For now, his surroundings need to account for the impulse control he currently has.

2. **Stop the action promptly.** Block access to the object or remove it calmly. If necessary, guide him away to a safe area and stay nearby. Use a short statement: “I won’t let you throw the cup. I’m putting it away.” Use only the physical intervention needed for immediate safety; avoid a prolonged struggle.

3. **Name the feeling once, then reduce the talking.** “You’re angry because you wanted candy. I’m here.” Offer a cuddle if he wants one; give him some space if touch upsets him more. Toddlers have difficulty taking in new information during a tantrum, so save explanations for after he settles. [NHS guidance on emotions](https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/toddler/help-your-toddler-with-their-emotions/)

4. **Keep the original limit.** Candy stays unavailable; bedtime still happens. Comfort him while maintaining that decision. Giving in to end a tantrum can encourage its repetition. [NHS tantrum guidance](https://www.nhs.uk/baby/babys-development/behaviour/temper-tantrums/)

5. **Teach and practice when he is calm.** Pick one simple alternative: saying “mad” or “help,” or coming to you for comfort. Practice during play, then prompt it at the first signs of frustration. Notice small successes specifically: “You were angry and put the cup down gently.” After a mess, help him do a small, manageable cleanup task. Adults should handle broken glass.

Your advance warnings and choices are worth continuing: “It’s bedtime. Do you want to walk or be carried?” A successful limit may still involve crying. Look for fewer throwing attempts and more use of the alternative over time.

**Because this has continued for several weeks and involves potentially dangerous objects, arrange a conversation with his pediatrician now.** Ask for help assessing triggers and developing a consistent behavior plan. Seek help sooner if he injures anyone or you cannot keep everyone safe; these are reasons the AAP recommends consultation. [AAP guidance](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/pages/Aggressive-Behavior.aspx)