Tantrums can be a normal behavior for young children. They may also occur in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), though they are not a symptom of the condition. Share on ...

Q: My 2 ½-year-old is still sleeping in her crib. When we put her in for a nap, she begins jumping up and down, holding onto the side. (She was also doing this at nighttime, but that has stopped.) We ...

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NEW HAVEN — All young children will throw a temper tantrum from time to time. It’s a normal part of growing up, however upsetting it might be to both child and parents. But when the behavior becomes ...

We were in the Trader Joe’s parking lot. My daughter—who was two at the time—refused to get into her car seat. I tried coaxing her calmly, and then not calmly at all. Soon, it was a scene. She ...

A mother has been criticized on Mumsnet for her "gentle solutions" to her three-year-old sons incessant tantrums. In the post, user Annaritanna explains that her three-year-old son is, "intelligent, ...

Yes, he’s crying because his water is too wet. But in his 2-year-old’s brain, that’s tragic. By Rebecca Schrag Hershberg and Daniel T. Willingham The authors are psychologists. What should a parent do ...

With the right preparation, you can learn to keep your cool when the screaming starts. Credit...Tim Lahan Supported by By Paul L. Underwood This guide was originally published on June 17, 2019 in NYT ...

Dear Amy: My 87-year-old husband suffered a life-threatening medical problem. Two of our granddaughters — ages 22 and 17 — visited his hospital room. When he inquired about the 17-year-old's school ...

Temper tantrums are disruptive behaviors or emotional outbursts that involve physical acts or screaming. Children have temper tantrums in response to unmet needs or desires. Tantrums are especially ...

How do you tell the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown? As the autistic parent of an autistic child, I have a unique perspective on this question. First, a reminder that meltdowns are not ...