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    Behavioral Problems in Children
    • Breath-Holding Spells
      • What are breath-holding spells?
      • What causes breath-holding spells?
        • Is my child breath-holding on purpose?
      • What are the symptoms of a breath-holding spell?
      • How do doctors diagnose breath-holding spells?
      • How do doctors treat breath-holding spells?
    • Eating Problems in Young Children
      • What eating problems do young children have?
        • Why doesn't my child eat at meals?
        • Why does my child eat too much?
      • How do doctors know if my child has an eating problem?
      • How do I make sure my child eats the right foods?
    • School Avoidance
      • What is school avoidance?
      • What causes school avoidance?
      • How can I treat my child’s school avoidance?
    • Sleep Problems in Children
      • What are nightmares?
      • What are night terrors?
      • What is sleepwalking?
      • Why don't some children go to bed easily?
      • Why do infants and young children wake up during the night?
    • Temper Tantrums
      • What is a temper tantrum?
      • How can I help my child during a temper tantrum?
    • Violence in Children and Adolescents
      • What makes children more likely to be violent?
      • How can I prevent my child from becoming violent?
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