What are general observations with regard to tantrums?

Tantrums are personality-related — some toddlers are worse than others.

• Constitutional homeopathy can be particularly helpful, as can omega 3.
• Dr Robert Needlman wrote a very good explanation in his book Dr Spock’s Baby Basics: ‘Children have a natural, inborn need to feel connected to and protected by their parents. But now they also have powerful urges to explore and be on their own, in control and free — while also staying completely connected to you at the same time. So it is the pull and tug between their two needs of Dependence and Independence which fuels a lot of toddler tantrums.’