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Ellie Hutchings

"Wanting something and not having it is one of the hardest human experiences" - child psychotherapist Dr Becky shares why having tantrums is healthy

A blonde boy lying on the floor and crying hysterically.

Sorry parents, it turns out tantrums are actually good for your kid's health. Expert Dr Becky Kennedy has explained why.

Parents will be very familiar with tantrums - no matter whether you are teaching your kids to manage their anger and teaching them emotional intelligence too, they're completely normal and, unfortunately, unavoidable. Sure, there are things you should avoid saying to your kid when they're mid-meltdown to stop the screaming from getting worse (though we know that's easier said than done when you're in the chaos of it), but rest assured that tantrums are a normal part of child development.

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