Tantrums are normal, common, and usually short. The most effective approach is co-regulation : stay calm, keep everyone safe, name the feeling , and hold the boundary. Tantrums often move from anger first  to distress later , so your response should shift too. Red flags include very long tantrums, frequent daily tantrums, or self-injury. This guide is for Perth families around Forrestdale and nearby suburbs in the 6112 area (Piara Waters, Harrisdale, Seville Grove, Haynes, Br