Difficult Behaviors and Anxiety: Tantrums and Meltdowns
“Anxiety in children can manifest itself in a variety of ways because it’s based on how each child encounters her own personal fears or stressful triggers. While some children may become extremely quiet and withdrawn, others may have tantrums or meltdowns when they encounter anxiety-provoking situations. Tantrums are abrupt, intense and often unpredictable episodes of panic, distress, frustration, anger or aggression that occur when a child is caught off guard, feels trapped, or sees no way out of a difficult situation.”
