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Child Behavior Guidance

What is normal behavior in children? The answer to this question depends on the child's age, personality, and physical and emotional development. At times a child's behavior may be a problem if it doesn't match the expectations of the adult or if it is disruptive. How we define normal or "good" behavior is usually determined by whether it's socially, culturally and developmentally appropriate. Knowing what to expect from your child at each age will help you decide whether his or her behavior is normal.

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	Family Life Educator On Call	9/17/08
	Family Life Educators are just a phone call away.
	Individualized Parent Coaching	9/17/08
	Family Life Educators are available to discuss discipline, growth and development, sibling rivalry, children’s stress, temperament and other topics individual to you and your child’s needs.
	Kids Health Website	9/22/08
	Sanford Children's is an education partner with Kids Health.
	Temperament Screening - A Tool for Understanding	7/28/08
	A Temperament profile allows you the opportunity to learn more about your children and why they react to the world the way they do.

	Early Childhood Classes for Caregivers and Teachers	4/25/11
	CHILD Services can provide both basic and advanced services to providers. Classes cover all topic areas required by the Division of Child Care Services for licensing and registration requirements.
	Parenting Classes	4/25/11
	You have parenting questions? We have answers.
	Responsive Parenting Program Classes	4/25/11
	Responsive Parenting classes are classes for parents with children ages birth to three years old.

	Childhood Stress	7/28/08
	As providers and caretakers, adults tend to view the world of children as happy and carefree.
	Disciplining Your Child	7/17/08
	Whatever the age of your child, it's important to be consistent when it comes to discipline. If you don't stick to the rules and consequences that you set up, your child isn't likely to either.
	Separation Anxiety	7/28/08
	Though separation anxiety is a perfectly normal part of childhood development, it can be unsettling. Understanding what your child is going through and having a few coping strategies in mind can go a long way toward helping both of you get through it
	Teaching Your Child Self-Control	7/28/08
	By exercising self-control, your child can learn to make appropriate decisions and respond to stressful situations in ways that will be more likely to have positive outcomes.
	Temperament -Resilience, Parenting Techniques & Discipline	7/28/08
	Why are children so different? Because each has his or her own temperament! This accounts for why infants and children need to be raised in different ways.

	Books Available at the Mutch Women's Health Library	10/21/09
	Early Childhood Links	10/21/09

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Child Behavior Guidance

Child Behavior Guidance » Services

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Child Behavior Guidance » Articles

Child Behavior Guidance » Publications