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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Diagnosing ADHD in Children and Adults
WebMD explains how attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed in children and adults.
Features
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Stop Yelling At Your Kids
As a parent, your kids can be frustrating at times. But yelling doesn't help the situation.
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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.
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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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Cutting & Self-Harm: Warning Signs and Treatment
Cutting can be a parent's worst nightmare which often comes by surprise.
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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Video: 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.
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Video: 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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Stress and Kids
The most important issue that affects kids today is stress. Find out why.