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had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints
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This age often marks the beginning of temper tantrums.
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Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
Overwhelmed by the endless demands of looking after a small child — from dealing with sleepless nights to temper tantrums — a frustrated Mother unleashes her inner beast, digging holes in the front yard and howling at the moon.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
That will result in more tantrums, meltdowns, and infuriated passengers dumping the contents of their carry-ons into the trash at the airport.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Second, as mentioned before, parents should try not to resort to screens and tablets as a way to stop tantrums.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024
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Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
Overwhelmed by the endless demands of looking after a small child — from dealing with sleepless nights to temper tantrums — a frustrated Mother unleashes her inner beast, digging holes in the front yard and howling at the moon.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
That will result in more tantrums, meltdowns, and infuriated passengers dumping the contents of their carry-ons into the trash at the airport.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Second, as mentioned before, parents should try not to resort to screens and tablets as a way to stop tantrums.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantrum. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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tantrum
noun
tan·trum
ˈtan-trəm 
: a fit of bad temper
Medical Definition
tantrum
noun
tan·trum
ˈtan-trəm
: a fit of bad temper
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