Parenting: Behavior & Development

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  • Why Does Your Child Misbehave?

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    04/04/06, Children's Hospital Boston

    When a child misbehaves frequently it can be frustrating, especially when parents don't know why it's happening or what to do about it. The good news is that there are almost always reasons for a child's misbehavior, which means that most of the time

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  • Down Syndrome - Home Treatment

    Article
    08/09/07, Healthwise

    As a parent of a child with Down syndrome, you play an important role in helping your child reach his or her full potential. Most families choose to raise their child, while some consider foster care or adoption. Support groups and

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  • Down Syndrome - Other Treatment

    Article
    08/09/07, Healthwise

    A child with Down syndrome may need additional therapy, counseling, or training. Parents and other caregivers may also need assistance in planning a secure future for their family member with Down syndrome.

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  • Thumb-Sucking - Topic Overview

    Article
    10/02/06, Healthwise

    Thumb-sucking is normal in babies and young children. A natural sucking instinct leads some babies to suck their thumbs during their first few months of life, or even before birth. Babies may also suck on their fingers, hands, or items

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  • Temper Tantrums - Symptoms

    Article
    12/13/06, Healthwise

    Usually, temper tantrums last 30 seconds to 2 minutes and are most intense during the first 30 seconds. During a tantrum, a child may:

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  • Temper Tantrums - Exams and Tests

    Article
    12/13/06, Healthwise

    Talk to your health professional if you are concerned about your child's temper tantrums or other difficult behavior. A health professional can assess your child's behavior based on:

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  • Thumb-Sucking - Symptoms

    Article
    10/02/06, Healthwise

    A thumb-sucking child usually places the thumb in the mouth above the tongue, pressing forward against the upper front teeth or gums and backward against the lower front teeth or gums. A child may develop a callus on the thumb if he or

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  • Thumb-Sucking - Exams and Tests

    Article
    10/02/06, Healthwise

    Thumb-sucking behavior before age 3 or 4 is normal and does not require medical tests or evaluation. Children who continue to suck their thumbs after age 4 or 5 may need a:

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  • Temper Tantrums - Treatment Overview

    Article
    12/13/06, Healthwise

    Most children learn other ways to deal with their anger and other strong emotions as they grow older and do not need medical treatment for temper tantrums. Ignoring the tantrum behavior and helping a young child learn how to handle hi

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  • Thumb-Sucking - Treatment Overview

    Article
    10/02/06, Healthwise

    Most children stop sucking their thumbs on their own sometime between ages 3 and 6. They usually do not need treatment.

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