Tantrums. Those sudden emotional storms that can sweep through your day and leave both parent and child feeling spent. But here’s the good news: tantrums follow a predictable pattern. And once you understand that pattern, it becomes easier to stay calm, respond effectively, and even strengthen your connection with your child in the process. One of my favourite tools for understanding this process is Katie Malinski’s Arc of the Tantrum  — a really clear visual that shows the s

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