The Truth About Temper Tantrums The Truth About Temper Tantrums Not just a scream. . . You are witnessing your toddler's second temper tantrum of the day. It shows no signs of stopping. Your first instinct is to run away and join the circus, but of course this isn't a real option. There must be a better way.
Temper tantrums range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath-holding.
They are equally common in boys and girls and usually occur from age one to age three. Children come into the world unsocialized with their own temperaments, and some are more prone to tantrums than others. Don't believe it. Even the most good-natured toddler has an occasional temper tantrum. Tantrums are a normal part of development and don't have to be seen as something negative.