Everyone's familiar with these unpleasant outbursts, but where do they actually come from? In this episode, Caroline and Cristen examine the science of toddler and teenage temper tantrums, along with tips on tantrum prevention.
Aug 2025
The Follow-Up: How to Handle a Tantrum
Tantrums are a universal parenting challenge—they can feel overwhelming, embarrassing, or downright exhausting. But what if you had a simple, practical way to respond that actually helps your child learn to calm down? In this follow-up episode, I’m joined by Chris Lake, educator, ... Show More
13m 56s
Mar 2025
S1 EP7 | When Adults Throw Tantrums | The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
Welcome to Season 1, Episode 7 of The Messy Podcast!Tagline: When Adults Throw Tantrums – How to Stay Calm When Others Lose ItIn this episode, we explore why adults have emotional outbursts, the cost of engaging vs. detaching, and practical scripts to de-escalate and redirect con ... Show More
24m 20s