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How-to checklist: Children with severe behavioral problems

Published: Saturday, July 10, 1999

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  1. Pray for help, guidance; love, don't criticize the child.

  2. Get professional, medical help, if necessary; talk to other parents.

  3. Be patient; enjoy time together; promote physical activity.

  4. Don't personalize child's problems; don't instill guilt, shame.