While temper tantrums are part and parcel of the growing-up developmental process, for many reasons some children can experience intense emotional reactions (at any age) that leave adults bewildered, triggered, frustrated, or questioning what to do. Often, typical strategies do not seem to have an effect, and in many cases make the situation worse. This workshop will explore the roots of aggression, how self-control and impulse control are developed, and how we can assist the developmental process.