npr:

What’s Behind A Temper Tantrum? Scientists Deconstruct The Screams

Toddlers outfitted with high-tech wireless recording devices have helped researchers discover that tantrums have a very distinct, predictable pattern. Understanding that tantrums have a rhythm can not only help parents know when to intervene, but also give them a sense of control.

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Credit: NPR

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7. awkward-eighteen reblogged this from sometimesiinternet and added:

   What do you mean “I throw tantrums”? I do nothing of the sort. Though valid point she does look like me. and valid...

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9. disharmonious reblogged this from npr and added:

   This is yelling, which is associated...pretty high degree

10. fullydomesticated reblogged this from thedaddycomplex and added:

    “So, tantrums usually start with yelling?” Yes, of course. Next question, please.

11. carsinmycoffee reblogged this from thedaddycomplex and added:

    Science, it works, bitches!

12. thedaddycomplex reblogged this from npr and added:

    screaming toddler? SCIENCE!...The best quote of the piece (which admittedly was said...

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    Thank you technology for deciphering pitches of toddler screams and tantrums… Now let’s get back to curing AIDS, Cancer...

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    What I want to say is not PC