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Mireault, Gina; Trahan, Jessica – Early Childhood Research & Practice, 2007
Tantrums, or emotional reactions that are out of proportion to a situation, appear to be a common childhood phenomenon--yet have drawn little research attention. This pilot study describes tantrum precipitants; their frequency, intensity, and duration; and parental responses in a small community sample (N = 33) of 3- to 5-year-olds. Tantrum…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Behavior, Behavior Problems, Pilot Projects