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Why Does My 5-Year-Old Have Violent Tantrums?

“I’m worried and wondering why my 5 year old gets violent when we take something from him, like his game when he is being bad. He hits, stomps, and curses. He may hit animals or a person nearby, including his parents, grandparents, and siblings. I don’t know how to get him to stop. Any advice?”

May 10, 2022

Help! My 4-Year-Old Tantrums When Told “No”

“My 4 year old daughter has very little capability to deal with ‘No.’ Every time I say no to something (and it’s mostly about screen time) she screams in my face and sobs…How can I help her hear the word “no” without tantrums?”

May 3, 2022

Should I Worry about My 2 Year Old’s Head Banging When Upset?

“My toddler bangs their head on the ground when they get upset. Should I be worried about my child’s head banging when upset?”

April 25, 2022

Help! My 2-Year-Old Has Tantrums Every Day

“My two-year-old has tantrums everyday. He won’t listen, either. I don’t know how to handle this. My partner and I are separating, but I’m not sure whether that is relevant, or why my son is acting this way. What can I do?”

April 19, 2022

Why Does My 13 Year Old Still Wet the Bed?

“My 13 year old and 11 year old both still wet the bed. They both seem too old to have this issue. Why do my 11 and 13 year olds still wet the bed? Is there a particular age in which bed-wetting should stop?”

April 12, 2022

Ask a Child Psychologist

common questions asked by parents

Why Does My 5-Year-Old Have Violent Tantrums?

Help! My 4-Year-Old Tantrums When Told “No”

Should I Worry about My 2 Year Old’s Head Banging When Upset?

Help! My 2-Year-Old Has Tantrums Every Day

Why Does My 13 Year Old Still Wet the Bed?

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