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Hi doctor, i would like to get some information regarding a 6 year old female child with bad behaviour, temper tantrums and defiant issues.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

AAP guidelines : The AAP has useful parent information. discuss w your pediatrician and try time outs for bad behavior. Be consistent in the use of time outs and reward good behavior.

Answered 12/18/2019

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