Module 3 - Behavior

Goal: Students will recognize and be able to provide brief parental counseling on common behavioral issues in children.

Objectives:

Following the outpatient pediatric rotation, the student will be able to:

1. Describe common behavioral problems in different age groups such as:
   • Newborn/infants: sleep problems, colic
   • toddler: temper tantrums, biting, toilet training, feeding problems
   • school age: whining/lying, ADHD
2. Describe some management techniques of common behavioral concerns such as discipline, toilet training, and eating issues.

Resources:

ADHD

Videos  - Positive Parenting     

Toilet training

CDC Video:  Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers

Articles:               

Picky eaters

Biting

Colic     

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