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Thumb-sucking: Helping your child stop
09/12/08, HealthwiseMany infants and young children calm themselves by sucking their thumbs. While most children will stop on their own between ages 3 and 6, some continue past the age of 4 or 5. Prolonged thumb-sucking can lead to serious dental and speech
Temper Tantrums - Symptoms
11/20/08, HealthwiseUsually, temper tantrums last 30 seconds to 2 minutes and are most intense during the first 30 seconds. During a tantrum, a child may:
Temper Tantrums - Exams and Tests
11/20/08, HealthwiseTalk to your doctor if you are concerned about your child's temper tantrums or other difficult behavior. A doctor can assess your child's behavior based on:
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Temper Tantrums - Treatment Overview
11/20/08, HealthwiseMost 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 h
Temper Tantrums - Other Places To Get Help
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Temper Tantrums - Related Information
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Choosing Child Care
09/26/08, HealthwiseChild care is short-term care by someone other than a parent. There are two basic types of child care: individual and group.
Should I treat my child's bed-wetting?
11/12/08, HealthwiseBed-wetting is common in young children. It occurs in about 15% to 20% of 5-year-olds and gradually decreases to about 7% of 7-year-olds, 5% of 10-year-olds, and 2% to 3% of 12- to 14-year-olds.1 Because children grow and develop at
Temper Tantrums - Topic Overview
11/20/08, HealthwiseA temper tantrum is an unplanned, unintentional expression of anger, often with physical and verbal outbursts. It is not an act to get attention, as is commonly thought. During a temper tantrum, children typically cry, yell, and flail th
Temper Tantrums - Home Treatment
11/20/08, HealthwiseExpect your 1- or 2-year-old to have temper tantrums. In this age group tantrums are a normal part of learning independence and mastery. If your young child has temper tantrums, try the following:
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