Not all outbursts are the same, and how you respond can have a big impact on your child’s behavior. In this 7-minute episode of of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to tell the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown and what to do next. To help you build this new skill, read "Taming tantrums vs. managing meltdowns." https://www.understood.org/articles/taming-tantrums-vs-managing-meltdowns For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. https://www.understood.org/podcasts/what-now-season-1/difference-between-tantrums-and-meltdowns You can also download Wunder by Understood. This free app includes exercises that can help you manage your child’s outbursts, track your progress, and get personalized tips along the way. https://u.org/wunderexercises 00:00 Intro 00:33 Why it helps to know the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown 04:36 How to tell a tantrum from a meltdown 05:55 What you can do ahead of time Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide“ and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.