International Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Child with Temper Tantrum
Abstract
Temper tantrum is common behavior problem in preschool children who may express their anger by lying on floor, kicking, screaming and occasionally holding their breath. Tantrum is natural especially in children who are not yet able to use words to express feelings through words. 23 to 83% of all 2–3 years old have temper tantrum.References (3)
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