Child Behavior Problems Directory
From biting to bullying, children act out their frustrations, fears, and aggression in many ways. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about children's behavior problems -- the causes, symptoms, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Why Is My Child So Hyper?
Find out why your child is a bundle of energy and what you can do to calm things down.
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Help Kids Resist Drugs
Get help talking to your children about avoiding drugs.
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Understanding the Basics of ADHD
Get the basics on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) from the experts at WebMD.
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Handling Bad Behavior in a Child With Epilepsy
Treating your child differently because he has epilepsy? Kids -- even those who have seizures -- need to meet the same expectations as your other children. WebMD offers suggestions for dealing with behavioral challenges at home.
Features
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Rite of Passage or Cry for Help?
Teen shoplifting is rarely habitual, but children should know there are consequences to their actions.
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Child Getting in Trouble? How to Stop Lying, Bullying, and More
Parents can correct bad behavior in kids who are "troublemakers." Learn how to handle lying, fighting, and more.
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Help! My Kid Is a Jerk!
Your little angel can sometimes have obnoxious moments. If your kid is a jerk, find out when it's just a phase and how you can teach better behavior.
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How and Why Teens Manipulate Their Parents
WebMD explains why and how teens manipulate their parents and how parents can respond effectively.
Video
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Cough Medicine Abuse in Teens
There's a growing epidemic of teen abuse of over-the-counter cough medicine. It's dangerous, even deadly. Could your teen be in danger?
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Stress and Kids
The most important issue that affects kids today is stress. Find out why.
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How to Tell If Your Kid is Stressed
Worried your child is stressed? Ease the anxiety and look for these behaviors.
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Ease Your Child’s Stress
A balanced routine is important if your child is stressed beyond normal. Here’s how you can structure their day.