Surviving the Tantrum Turmoil
Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., LCSW
HumanUp Founding Expert
- Author of NYT Bestsellers The Whole-Brain Child & No-Drama Discipline
- Founder & Executive Director, The Center for Connection
- Pediatric Psychotherapist & Mom of 3
The Brain Science Behind Tantrums
Tantrums can occur when a child’s emotional brain takes over, overshadowing their developing logical brain. The struggle to express big feelings in little bodies is real.
- Underdeveloped Prefrontal Cortex: The prefrontal cortex, responsible for impulse control, isn't fully developed in young children, making emotional outbursts a natural response.
- Emotional Flooding: When overwhelmed, children experience emotional flooding, where their amygdala hijacks their rational thinking, leading to intense emotions and reactions.
- Communication Gaps: Language skills are still budding, so children might resort to crying or screaming to communicate unmet needs or frustrations they can't yet articulate.
Why Generic Advice Fails
Social media hacks promising 'one-size-fits-all' solutions ignore the nuances of your child's unique temperament and emotional triggers. These quick fixes fail to address the developmental realities and environmental factors at play.
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