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had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints
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In the days following daylight saving time, try to be more forgiving if your child is throwing extra temper tantrums or seems to be particularly frustrated or emotional.
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Dina Roth Port, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
But his tantrum was matched in its immaturity by the Democrats who had glued lollipop signs with various messages of opprobrium on popsicle sticks.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Outbursts or Temper Tantrums Temper tantrums are emotional outbursts of yelling, crying, physically lashing out, and aggression toward others.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Sleep regressions, toddler tantrums, adolescent mood swings — yes, parenting has its challenges.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
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Dina Roth Port, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
But his tantrum was matched in its immaturity by the Democrats who had glued lollipop signs with various messages of opprobrium on popsicle sticks.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Outbursts or Temper Tantrums Temper tantrums are emotional outbursts of yelling, crying, physically lashing out, and aggression toward others.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Sleep regressions, toddler tantrums, adolescent mood swings — yes, parenting has its challenges.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantrum. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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tantrum
noun
tan·trum
ˈtan-trəm 
: a fit of bad temper
Medical Definition
tantrum
noun
tan·trum
ˈtan-trəm
: a fit of bad temper
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