Understanding why children think and react differently can transform how you parent. Learn the science behind child behavior, emotional regulation, and cognitive development—and what actually works.

What do you notice when a child throws a tantrum? They cry non-stop. They throw all the stuff around. Their body goes limp and sprawl on the ground. They scream at the top of their lungs. They refuse to say anything when asked "What's wrong?" They can't be distracted to do anything else. They don't listen to reasons or respond to treats. They don't want a hug, yet when you don't hug them, they get angrier. Our instinctive response when a child throws a temper tantrum is to sh