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Podcast: The Brainy Moms
Episode: The "Why" Behind Tantrums and Meltdowns with guest Dr. Ashley Taylor
Description: Are your child’s temper tantrums and meltdowns stressing you out? Then this episode of Brainy Moms is for you. Dr. Amy and Teri interviewed Dr. Ashley Taylor, a child psychologist and author of two books that explain the why behind a child’s tantrums. Dr. Taylor tells listeners how to look for the meaning behind these behaviors, what’s happening in the brain that helps explain tantrums, and the importance of regulating our own emotions when our kids are upset---a process called co-regulation. She talks about praise, sleep, screen time, and even diet in relation to your child’s ability...