Child Development

When to Worry About Temper Tantrums

Toddler tantrums are a normal part of two year old development, but if the outbursts are severe or happen too frequently, they may be an early indication of emotional problems. Holding breath during a tantrum is a common concern.

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What Your Toddler is Thinking Before a Tantrum

Toddlers do act crazy during temper tantrums, but they think YOU’RE the crazy one. While your two year old’s communication skills are developing, they cannot tell you how they feel, ask for help, or express frustration and anger appropriately.

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Running Wild and Pulling Hair: 18 Month Old Development

Your toddler is expressing new emotions and behaviors – using grabby hands and quick legs, as his motor behavior peaks at around 18 months old. “Typical” 18 month old development involves a lovable, energetic child.

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Mine! Why Your Two Year Old Can't Share

Two year olds are not yet developmentally ready to understand the concept of sharing. The toddler credo is a poem about possessiveness written by Dr. Burton L White.

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Kicking and Screaming: Is it Really a Tantrum?!?

Temper tantrums are an uncontrollable release of anger, lasting longer than a few minutes. Screaming, throwing, yelling, hitting, crying, biting, and head-banging are all hallmarks of tantrum behavior.