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    Behavioral Problems in Children
    • Overview of Behavioral Problems in Children
      • Stress-Related Behaviors in Children
        • Thumb sucking or pacifier use
        • Nail biting and nail picking
        • Head banging and rhythmic rocking
      • Behavioral Problems and Parenting Style
      • Treatment
        • The time-out technique
      • More Information
    • Breath-Holding Spells
      • Cyanotic Breath-Holding Spells
      • Pallid Breath-Holding Spells
    • Eating Behavior Problems in Children
      • Undereating
      • Overeating
      • Binge eating
      • Promoting Healthy Mealtime Habits
    • School Avoidance
      • Treatment
    • Sleep Problems in Children
      • Nightmares
      • Night Terrors and Sleepwalking
      • Resistance to Going to Bed
      • Awakening During the Night
      • More Information
    • Temper Tantrums
      • Treatment
    • Violent Behavior in Children and Adolescents
      • Gang involvement
      • Bullying
      • Prevention
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