Sep. 12, 2023

Wanna hear something a little bit mindblowing? Everybody temper tantrums the same way. We’re not just talking about Americans here — or even simply Western countries. People from around the world, from different countries and cultures (hunter-gatherers included) tantrum the same way American children do. And it’s not just all people, either — the behavior is consistent in monkeys and apes, too. We all have the same vocalizations, the same body motions. Everything about how we tantrum is the same. That’s kinda crazy, right? And the good news is that there’s also a clear way to react to tantrums as well.

PARENTING
Yes, There Is A Universal Way To Deal With Temper Tantrums

All kids throw temper tantrums. How to deal with them is equally predictable.

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When you realize that it's all programmed — that the tantrum is your child learning and growing exactly as they should — you won't be as angry about it.

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