Children (4-12)

Behavioural disorders in children

Untreated behavioural disorders in children may mean they grow up to be dysfunctional adults.

Bullying

Parents can help with bullying by supporting their child and involving the authorities to find solutions.

Conduct disorder

Children with untreated conduct disorder are at increased risk of problems including substance use, personality disorders and mental illnesses.

Oppositional defiant disorder

Oppositional defiant disorder is a childhood behavioural problem characterised by constant disobedience and hostility.

Parenting - discipline

Disciplining your child means teaching them responsible behaviour and self-control.

Peer pressure

Peer groups can be a very positive influence on your teenager's life.

Shyness and children

If your child's shyness is especially debilitating, you may like to consider professional help from a counsellor or psychologist.

Sibling rivalry

Sibling rivalry is a common problem, particularly among children who are the same sex and close together in age.

Sleep - children and nightmares

Your child may have only a few scary dreams a year, or be troubled by nightmares much more often.

Toddlers and fussy eating

If you restrict yourself to a narrow range of foods, your child will notice and copy your wariness.

Toddlers and mealtime manners

Some toddlers do most of their eating on the run, refusing to sit down at the table at all.

See also Babies (0-3) - Behaviour