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How to Handle Your Child’s Tantrum. Plus! Do they Ever Stop?

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What triggers a tantrum?

Temper tantrums are absolutely natural and expected during toddlerhood which I define as 18 months – 4 years of age.  The goal of the toddler is to claim himself as a separate being from Mommy.  He has many objectives to achieve during this crucial period of development.  In addition to separation, his goals include [Read more…] about How to Handle Your Child’s Tantrum. Plus! Do they Ever Stop?