Attention, parents of young children or preschool teachers: What do you do when a tantrum strikes? What's the best way, in your opinion, of dealing with it?

We're looking for on-the-record anecdotes or advice from people who have been through the meltdown maelstrom.

Please contact Mackenzie Carpenter at mcarpenter@post-gazette.com and include your name, hometown and phone contact. or 412-263-1949.