Toddlers and Tantrums
When toddlers tantrum, people often advise, “Oh, that’s typical toddler behavior, just ignore it.” But is it typical and is ignoring really the best response?
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Mary Sheedy Kurcinka Ed.D and Lynn Jessen MA
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