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Tantrums
Tantrums are emotional outbursts in children that usually consist of an uncontrolled mix of crying, stomping, and rolling on the floor. Adults can sometimes have tantrums too.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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What is the definition or description of: Tantrums?
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My son gets out of control; angry, slams door, tantrums & disobeys will he need medicine or what?
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What is the difference between autistic tantrums and normal tantrums?
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Is it normal to throw tantrums when i'm not in the presence of my boyfriend?
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My 3.5daughter is counting if she's on her tantrum mood. is that normal? She doesnt interact with us yet.
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My 3 year old recently starting having extreme and violent tantrums every single night around 4am. Been happening for a week now. Any advice?
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A 27-year old female asked:
My 3yo daughters behavior is a nightmare.It goes beyond typical tantrums and fit throwing,shes extremely mean to animals.What can I do,who do we see?
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What causes temper tantrums?
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What causes temper tantrums in kids?
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Why is my son still having temper tantrums at age 13?
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How to handle an adult's temper tantrums. Or is it dv?
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What is the best way to handle an adult's temper tantrums?
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What is the best way to put an end to someone throwing temper tantrums?
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What should I say to someone with destructive and violent temper tantrums?
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How can I deal with my 5th grader who has temper tantrums over everything?
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Can I put my 2 year old in time out when he throws a tantrum? Is this useful?
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If you threw temper tantrums as a kid, will you be prone to do it when old and demented?
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How can I help myself from having these temper tantrums? My fuse is long, but when I get mad....
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I'm 27 and i still have temper tantrums, if anything they are getting worse with age. How can I better deal with this?
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A 37-year old female asked:
My 3 year old has to repeatedly say good night in 5 different ways at night in a specific order and tone or she has a severe tantrum?
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