Understanding children's emotions: 'Tantrums aren't a sign of being spoilt or bold - they're a normal part of brain growth'
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Understanding children's emotions: 'Tantrums aren't a sign of being spoilt or bold - they're a normal part of brain growth'
"Tantrums are not a sign of being spoilt or bold - they're normal brain growth."
"Here, Dr David Coleman advises how to help your son or daughter regulate their big feelings"
"One common questions I hear from parents is: "When will my child finally learn to manage their emotions?""
"It's usually asked in the wake of a long afternoon of tears, shouting or slammed doors."
Tantrums represent normal brain growth rather than spoiled or bold behaviour. Children struggle to manage big feelings because emotion-regulation systems develop over time and are influenced by sleep, hunger, stress, and environment. Parents commonly worry when outbursts follow long afternoons of tears, shouting or slammed doors. Effective responses include calm presence, validating feelings, labeling emotions, setting clear limits, offering simple choices, and maintaining predictable routines. Avoiding shame and punitive responses while modelling regulation supports gradual skill development. Consistent, compassionate caregiving and developmentally appropriate strategies help children learn to regulate emotions across childhood.
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