Not all tantrums are the same. Some are protests. Some are releases. Some are emotional reroutes. When parents know the type, they can respond with less frustration and more impact. This breakdown explains what’s happening in your child’s brain, why it matters that we understand and are able to recognize the type of tantrum, and what parents can do to actually help our kids return to equilibrium, learn from the root of the cause, and develop emotional intelligence, regulation skills and resilience.

Not discipline per se, but how we discipline can impact a child’s emotional wiring. Dive into the science behind harsh parenting, discover breakthrough interventions, and learn practical steps to rebuild your child’s brain for long-term self-regulation.

In light of the recent fires, we want to give special attention to families who have experienced loss. Although most affected areas are not yet able to return to their homes to assess the damage, we wanted to provide comprehensive tips about how to prepare your child after the wildfires and how your child may react as they begin to cope with the gravity of the situation, in which may be traumatic for them