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28-Month-Old Toddler: Your Little Tantrum Thrower
October 30, 2023

28-Month-Old Toddler: Your Little Tantrum Thrower

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28-Month-Old Toddler: Your Little Tantrum Thrower.
28-Month-Old Toddler: Your Little Tantrum Thrower

Your Little Tantrum Thrower

Because your 28-month-old is still working up their vocabulary—which might include using 3-word sentences right around now!—there’s a good chance they’re still reaching for the right words to express their emotions. Cue: tantrums. These Montessori-inspired techniques can help you both calm down in the moment, whether you’re at home or trying to cope with big feelings in public.

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