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Children Bad Behavior Problems
Children Bad Behavior Problems • Reassure the family (in the presence of the child) that the behaviour problems are common and are not because the child is ‘bad’. • The main treatment is to explain the rules of disciplining children . Good behaviour should be praised or rewarded, while bad behaviour should be disciplined. The discipline must be […]
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dealing with bad behaviour in children
dealing with bad behaviour in children How to deal with this problem Questions to ask the family or friends • What is the problem? Where, when and with whom does the bad behaviour occur? A parent may just say that the child is behaving badly. Find out what this means. • Since when have you noticed this? […]
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Why do children behave badly?
Why do children behave badly? Many parents feel the main cause is that the child is ‘bad’. This is never true. The main reason for conduct problems is the way a child has been taught about discipline by the parents. There are notable situations that lead to conduct problems: • When there is violence in the family […]
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How to Help Abused Children
How to Help Abused Children Helping the abused child How to Help Abused Children Help the child feel positive about himself • Reassure the child that he is not responsible for the abuse. • Give positive messages to the child about his behaviour and emotions. • Suggest activities that the child enjoys, such as playing […]
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emotional abuse signs in children
emotional abuse signs in children Emotional abuse Suspect emotional abuse when a child: • is not developing or growing properly; • is losing weight for no obvious medical reason; • is constantly falling sick; • has poor language development, that is, not speaking as well as he should; • is passive and does not react […]
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sexual abuse symptoms in children
sexual abuse symptoms in children Suspect sexual abuse when a child: • is withdrawn and appears sad; • shows sexualised play or behaviour, such as touching and playing with her sexual parts in public; • knows more about sex than you would expect; • starts bed-wetting or soiling after having achieved control; • performs poorly […]
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signs of physical abuse in children
signs of physical abuse in children Physical abuse Suspect physical abuse when a child: • appears fearful; • withdraws from other children and does not want to play; • is aggressive or bullies other children; • runs away from home or school; • is lying or stealing; • performs poorly in school. Related articles […]
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How are children affected by abuse?
How are children affected by abuse? This depends on the type and severity of abuse. For example, the occasional slap by a parent who is otherwise loving and supportive is unlikely to have any harmful effects. On the other hand, repeated physical abuse can lead to severe problems. • Physical health. Injuries such as bruises […]
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hyperactive children natural treatment
hyperactive children natural treatment Managing the hyperactive child: advice you can give parents Parents should be advised to do the following: • Give the child more help to remain calm and attentive at home and school. •Avoid punishment; the child is not purposely behaving in this manner. • When a child behaves badly, do not […]
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Parenting Skills for ADHD Children
Parenting Skills for ADHD Children • Explain to the family (with the child present) what the child’s problem is. Simply understanding that a child has a health problem can help many parents and children feel more hopeful. • Parents need advice on how to manage the behaviour at home. • Send a note to the […]
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