Join the Austin Child Guidance Center for our free parent workshop on Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums, How to Help 2-12 year old Children Cool Off. When children have a hard time managing their emotions it can turn into meltdowns and tantrums. Meltdowns and tantrums can be effectively prevented, managed, and treated. In this workshop, parents will be able to tell the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum, will learn tools to respond to and prevent meltdowns and tantrums, and will be given resources for when to seek additional help.