Episode 25: Tantrums or Meltdowns?

In our first podcast of the final term of the year we're taking a look at those challenging tantrums or are they meltdowns? And does it matter? Development of the ability to regulate emotions and manage frustration and disappointment is a lifelong process - some of us do it better than others! Young children naturally have a steeper learning curve when it comes to self regulation and need our help to learn this vital life skill. To the casual observer, tantrums and meltdowns look an awful lot alike - but knowing the difference between and acting accordingly makes a big difference in how long upsets last and how they resolve. Recently, Julia Eggles, Occupational Therapist had the pleasure of getting together with Liz Anderson of Principal Psychologist at Psychological Solutions. Together they discuss those differences, how to manage them and also how to approach interactions so the frequency and duration of meltdowns and tantrums is lessened.