Why Toddlers Throw Temper Tantrums

The Life of a Tantrum

A minute-by-minute breakdown of what happens when your tot blows his top.

0 SEC.

Uh-oh. Grocery-store meltdown in aisle 3.

30 SEC.

Foot stomping by this point means it will be a short one.

90 SEC.

Screaming and kicking: His anger has reached its peak.

3.5 MIN.

And just like that, it's over. He's now looking for comfort.

6 MIN.

Wow. He's acting like nothing ever happened.

10 MIN.

If his fits always last this long, talk to your doc.