Dr. Gabrielle Carlson of Stony Brook University tells the Child Mind Institute that, like any troubling behavior, parents should worry about extreme outbursts when they meet her "3 Ps" criteria: persistent, pervasive, and impairing. Yes, Dr. Carlson admits, "impairing" doesn't start with a P, but it's key to understanding when you need to get help.
When should I worry about tantrums?
Year: 2013