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Cher McGillivray, Assistant Professor Psychology Department, Bond University

Parents are increasingly saying their child is ‘dysregulated’. What does that actually mean?

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Welcome aboard the roller coaster of parenthood, where emotions run wild, tantrums reign supreme and love flows deep.

As children reach toddlerhood and beyond, parents adapt to manage their child’s big emotions and meltdowns. Parenting terminology has adapted too, with more parents describing their child as “dysregulated”.

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