Sep 4 2021

Selects: How Temper Tantrums Work

Selects 38 min 2 movies discussed
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When your kid boils over in the grocery store, it can be tough to stay calm and ignore it, but that's precisely what experts prescribe parents do to deal with temper tantrums. Learn about the anatomy of a tantrum and the best way to deal in this classic episode.

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In this episode, Chuck and Josh dive into the science behind temper tantrums, exploring why they're a completely normal part of child development and what's actually happening in a toddler's brain during a full-blown meltdown. They break down the role of the underdeveloped prefrontal cortex, share expert advice on how to handle tantrums in the moment, and discuss when a tantrum might signal something that needs professional attention. Plus, they reveal that teenagers essentially experience Tantrums 2.0 during puberty for the exact same neurological reasons.


Movies Discussed

Fletch
Fletch
1985 1h 38m
★ 6.7
"Is that from Fletch? No, Fletch what came to mind? — Chuck joked about a character saying 'fetch me my feather' to induce vomiting, then questioned if it was from the movie Fletch." — Chuck
Friday
Friday
1995 1h 31m
★ 7.1
"I just remembered yesterday what a good movie Friday is. Oh yeah, it was really funny. It's wonderful. — Josh mentioned remembering Friday as a good and funny movie in conversation about kid scheduling and cereal." — Josh

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