Podcast host Kay and Early Childhood Expert Sasha discuss why toddlers have big emotions, the types and triggers of tantrums, and practical co-regulation strategies for caregivers. They explain that tantrums are developmentally normal, not misbehavior, and offer tools to support emotional growth, such as staying calm, using predictable routines, and reframing tantrums as a form of communication. The key: support, not punishment, helps toddlers learn to regulate their emotions. 

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