A symptom of Stress and Trauma:
TANTRUMS
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What does "Tantrums" mean?
- Big emotional reactions and behaviors. Tantrums are a normal part of childhood. After trauma, they may get bigger, happen more often, and be harder to calm.
In children aged 2-5 years
- Yelling, crying, or being physically aggressive
- Laying down, banging their hands, and screaming
- Yelling mean things
- Throwing objects or becoming destructive
In children aged 6-10 years
- Yelling, crying, or being physically aggressive
- Slamming doors, stomping, or grunting
- Becoming physically or verbally aggressive towards objects or people
- If they have access to social media, posting mean things about other people
