Tantrums in young children
Does your child drop to the floor, scream and refuse to calm down? This is common at a young age: your calm and a few simple rules teach them to handle big feelings.
What you may notice
- When they hear 'no', your child screams, cries or drops to the floor.
- They stamp their feet, throw things or push adults away.
- Tantrums start more often when they are tired, hungry or close to bedtime.
- In that moment they don't hear any explanations or persuasion.
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Possible reasons, step-by-step actions, what to avoid, how to use your child's strengths, and when to see a specialist.