Why Tantrums Are Normal (And What To Do About Them)

Supermarket scene: child sees chocolate 🍫, you say no → meltdown! 😅 Sound familiar? Relax—tantrums are a normal part of brain growth.

Here’s what’s really happening: toddlers’ brains can feel big emotions but don’t yet know how to express them. So they scream, roll, or cry.

💡 What helps most?

• Stay calm. Don’t shout back. (Easier said than done, I know!)

• Hug first. Physical reassurance tells them they’re safe.

• Talk later. Once calm, explain in short, simple words: “I know you wanted chocolate, but not today.”

And please—don’t feel judged. Even pediatricians’ kids roll on the floor sometimes! Parenting isn’t about stopping tantrums, it’s about guiding kids through them with love. 💕