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Techniques for Taming Tantrums
Preventing a tantrum is much easier than stopping one. Here are ideas on how to do that.

Temper Tantrums
These fits of rage—the stomping, screaming, and falling on the floor—are a normal part of childhood development. Temper tantrums often occur only with a parent. They are a way for the child to communicate his or her feelings.

When Kids Want to Buy, Buy, Buy
Don't argue about cost. Do talk with your children about money management and media messages.

Lying and Stealing
Lying and stealing are common, but inappropriate, behaviors in school-aged children. Most of the time these behaviors will be outgrown.

Behavior Disorders

Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Children with ODD may refuse to follow commands or requests made by parents, teachers, or other adults.

Conduct Disorder
A child with a conduct disorder has antisocial behaviors that violate the rights of others and age-appropriate social standards and rules.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder
This behavior disorder is characterized by uncooperative, defiant, negativistic, irritable, and annoying behaviors toward parents, peers, teachers, and other authority figures.

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