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Meltdown or Tantrum? The Answer Changes Everything

How to tell the difference in the moment - and exactly what to do for each.

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What is inside this guide

  • The 4 signs it's a meltdown (system overload)
  • The 3 signs it's a tantrum (goal-driven)
  • What helps each - and the one rule for when you're not sure
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