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This month's highlighted topic - ALL ABOUT TANTRUMS

Podcast ... Episode13: All about Tantrums
When children throw tantrums, which comes first: the screaming or the crying? Michael Potegal knows--and has the video evidence to prove it. The University of Minnesota researcher talks about his video study of tantrums in this month’s Science of Parenting podcast.

Related resources

• Understanding Children
  • Temper Tantrums
  • Disciplining Your Toddler
  • Disciplining Your Preschooler
• Learn more about Michael Potegal and his research
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families
  

Last month's topic - HOW TO PARENT SPIRITED CHILDREN 

Podcast ... Episode 12: How to Parent Spirited Children

When it comes to temperament, some kids are as dependable as pickup trucks, while others are as touchy as high-end sports cars. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast examines the “engine” that drives a child and how parents can manage spirited children.

ISU Extension and Outreach publications

• Children and Sleep
• Disciplining Your Toddler
• Disciplining Your Preschooler
• Self-Esteem

Related resources

• About Mary Sheedy Kurcinka and Parentchildhelp.com
• Temperament.com
• The Preventive Ounce
• From extension.org
  • What’s Your Child’s Behavior Style?
• Children Need Social and Emotional Skills for School Success

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