A Time for Tantrums
What 2-year-olds model about releasing frustration and restoring calm
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4 min readFeb 14, 2022
Imagine the familiar scene — a 2-year-old gets frustrated about not getting something they want or not being able to do something that excites them. They throw themselves on the floor, stomp their feet, pound their arms, and shout or scream. No one teaches them this behavior. The response comes organically…
