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Why Toddlers Throw Tantrums

Season 1 Episode 1 | 5m 16s

In the premiere episode of Parentalogic, hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Bethany Van Delft break down the breakdown. Equipped with an almost accurate portobello mushroom brain model, the duo demonstrates what researchers think is happening in your toddler’s brain, showing how perceptions of injustice—like not getting a cookie—explode into outrage when brain signals temporarily spiral out of control.

Aired: 07/26/20
Extras
It may not be easy, but with a little parental-logic, you can take on the challenge!
Sleep can have a profound effect on children's growth and development.
Can kids become addicted to screens?
Alok and Bethany explain why teens’ mental health care is so important.
61 million adult Americans live with some sort of disability.
This time, we're breaking down the science behind the body’s big shift.
How do you safely expose your child to common food allergens?
Sticking to the immunization schedule is actually really important—here’s why.
Why children “break down” and have tantrums—and what you should do to help them through it
Puberty is a wonderful, fun, uncomplicated, & totally non-awkward time (said no one ever).
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It may not be easy, but with a little parental-logic, you can take on the challenge!
Sleep can have a profound effect on children's growth and development.
Can kids become addicted to screens?
Alok and Bethany explain why teens’ mental health care is so important.
61 million adult Americans live with some sort of disability.
This time, we're breaking down the science behind the body’s big shift.
How do you safely expose your child to common food allergens?
Sticking to the immunization schedule is actually really important—here’s why.
Why children “break down” and have tantrums—and what you should do to help them through it
Puberty is a wonderful, fun, uncomplicated, & totally non-awkward time (said no one ever).