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Should I Seek Medical Help For Tantrums?

 

Keep in mind that tantrums are common in young children (approximately 80% of children ages one to four have them).  However, you may wish to seek medical advice if any of the following points apply to your situation:

 

·  Your child has frequent tantrums that last for more than 15 minutes.

 

· Your child has multiple tantrums on a daily basis (i.e. three or more temper tantrums per day).  This may be an indication that the environment is extremely stressful and/or that your child is experiencing a great deal of anger or frustration on a daily basis.

 

· Your child has frequent aggressive tantrums during which he or she attempts to break things and/or hurt himself or others.

 

· You are concerned that you cannot cope with your child’s tantrums and/or you are concerned that you may lose control and harm your child.

 

· Your child continues to have frequent tantrums after the age of four.