ABC News – Australia
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·2 hours ago
Does the 'Jessica' tantrum trend really work?
Child development experts dismiss the viral "Jessica" tantrum trend as ineffective long-term. The distraction technique may work once, but children quickly adapt and escalate further, says Sydney University's Mark Dadds. Experts recommend instead identifying root causes like hunger or fatigue, maintaining parental calm, and sitting with the child during peak meltdowns without intervention unless safety.
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