Why Tantrums Aren’t Just for Toddlers

Cartoon illustration of a pre-teen child having a tantrum in a cozy, supportive therapy room. The scene highlights that emotional outbursts and big feelings are normal for older children and teens, not just toddlers, in a gentle and caring environment.

If your 7- or 10-year-old has ever collapsed into a puddle of tears over the wrong colour cup or screamed “You don’t understand me!” before slamming their bedroom door, you’re not alone. Many parents expect tantrums to end with the toddler years. But the truth is, emotional outbursts in older kids are completely normal—and more […]