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You brace yourself for another outburst—tears, kicking, yelling, the works. Toddler tantrums can erupt over anything from the wrong color cup to being told “no,” and it’s exhausting. But what if the meltdowns didn’t have to be so intense? Many parents unknowingly react in ways that escalate the very behavior they’re trying to calm. Understanding why your toddler’s tantrums are worse than they need to be can make a huge difference in how you respond and how quickly your little one learns to self-regulate.
