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What’s the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown?

What’s the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown?

by sascha.wolter | May 2, 2025 | Mental health, Psychology

One’s about behaviour, the other about emotions. Here’s how to respond to tantrums and meltdowns without losing your cool.

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