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Screen Tantrums In Toddlers: What's Really Happening

Your toddler melts down when the phone gets taken away. Here's what's driving it, what to say, and how to build healthier habits.

Jul 09, 2026
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This Week’s Scenario

You hand your toddler your phone to get five minutes of peace. Or to get them to sit still long enough to eat. Or because there’s no other way to get through the grocery run without a meltdown. And it works. Every time. Until it’s time to take it back, and all hell breaks loose.


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