Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 days agoIs a Tantrum Different Than a Meltdown?
Tantrums and meltdowns can look alike, but they differ in cause, so identifying the trigger guides effective responses.
Let's talk about meltdowns and temper tantrums. Arms flailing, feet stomping, the full body drop-to-the-ground moment. For toddlers, the image is all too familiar. For those of us who have older children, we take a sigh. But are tantrums just for toddlers? No, they aren't. The tantrum meltdown isn't just for kids. It's also an experience many teens, young adults, and adults experience on the regular. They just look a little different now. Let me explain.