Defiance: Why it happens and what to do

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Does your house often get so trashed that by the end of the day, it looks as if it’s been burgled? Do you get shouted at, walloped and not given a moment’s peace the second you pick up the telephone? Then there’s a toddler on your hands.

Your little one has extreme emotions and has yet to develop the skills to deal with them. This leads to frustration and inevitable explosions. Here’s how and why she reacts, and the best way to deal with bad behavior.