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Temper tantrums: why they happen and how to respond

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Temper tantrums: why they happen and how to respond

Tantrums are extremely common in toddlers and preschoolers. They're how young children deal with difficult feelings. It helps to tune in to your child's emotion, and to avoid situations that trigger your child's tantrums.
Target audience:
Parents or carers
Service area:
National
Published:
May 2017
Last reviewed:
February 2024
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