Kids' unusual behaviour
Sometimes kids do some very unusual things, such as repeatedly banging their head on the floor or holding their breath. This sort of behaviour can be worrying for parents and it's hard to know what to do for the best.
We asked parenting coach Sue Atkins about 4 common types of kids' unusual behaviour and what you can do to help.
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Head banging |
Holding their breath |
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Boys pretending to be girls |
Imaginary friends
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By Louise O'Connell
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