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Toddler tantrums tips: why tantrums happen, what is a meltdown, and how to soothe your child? Find the dos and don'ts of handling a tantrum!

Temper Tantrum Guide: When, Why, and How to Deal with Them

For parents, temper tantrums can be extremely frustrating and, if you are out in public, can be downright embarrassing. Rest assured, however, that most tantrums…

Robert McKenzie

10 Things Not to do When Your Toddler is Having a Tantrum

If you’ve ever reacted inappropriately to a toddler tantrum, don’t be too hard on yourself. Tantrums can be stressful and we are humans, bound to…

Robert McKenzie

Behaviors in a Child with a Communication Disorder

First of all, I can totally empathize with you from a mother’s perspective. My son, Nicholas, is almost 8-months-old and when he doesn’t get what…

12 Ways to Deal with a Toddler Tantrum

To understand tantrums better, read our Temper Tantrum Guide. Sometimes living with a toddler can feel like walking amongst a landmine – you never know…

Robert McKenzie

Temper Tantrums vs. Meltdowns: Spot the Difference

Learning the differences between the tantrums and meltdowns can help you to better understand why your child is having them and how to deal with…

Robert McKenzie

Bedtime Tantrums - How to Get Your Toddler to Sleep

The bedtime routine was always fine but she would cry several nights in a row when we tried to put her down. She’d say that…

Lisa Van Groningen

The Truth About Threenagers and How to Deal with Them?

When your toddler turns into a threenager, you all of sudden realize this little person has grown in milestones and in personality. But learning how…

Lisa Van Groningen

Terrible Twos - Are They Really that Terrible?

Desperately I tried talking to him. Showing him things and he just pushed everything away. My face started to get flushed as I tried to…

Lisa Van Groningen

How to Get Toddlers to Listen and Cooperate

I don’t know about you, but I didn’t totally picture my life being a 24-hour-a-day giver-of-snacks or a meltdown soother because I wouldn’t let my…

What to Do Instead of Yelling at Kids

“Andy! How many times will I tell you to stay inside when it’s raining? You are going to catch a cold!” How many times do…

Jennifer Holland

Temper Tantrums and Work at Home: A Foregone Conclusion?

When junior gets hungry during your online meeting, it’s very difficult to interrupt the speaker and take a break. As a result, children can have…

Robert McKenzie

Toddler Tantrums - A Speech Therapist’s Advice

There are many kinds of tantrums, including crying, flopping on the floor, pouting, yelling, and even hitting or biting. But why do they happen and…