If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today . Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. You know that moment. You tell your child it’s time for bed or they can’t have that candy, and they suddenly start crying, maybe even throwing themselves on the floor. That’s called dysregulation, which parents may know all too well as tantrums and meltdowns, such as crying, kicking, screaming or shutting down. But it can also show up in other ways.