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My 16 month old daughter hits herself in the head when she is told no or if we don't let her have something she wants. is this normal?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Unhealthy Behavior: This is unhealthy and potentially dangerous behavior and as this child's parent you must work to change this to a more healthy form of anger expression. If you are unable to do this please ask your pediatrician for some advice.

Answered 8/26/2013

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