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Hyperactivity is the object of numerous controversies … Nevertheless, this behavioral problem really exists. A living hell for the child who suffers from it, the situation is also difficult for his entourage. Dr Frédéric Kochman, a child psychiatrist, has just issued a guide to help parents to better handle this situation.
Hyperactivity is a disorder more frequent than we think. Indeed, 3 to 5 % of the children would be concerned, that is 2 million in United States! But it is extremely difficult to manage for the parents, who often do not know anymore how to help the child to find his peace.

Death, love, Santa Claus, homosexuality… children are very good at asking embarrassing questions!

A child is like a blank page, curious about everything, greedy for learning, impatient in front of his ignorance. In a period of his life, questions are linked up at a wild rhythm. Essential, often existential, these questionings make of your toddler a young philosopher unknown to him. When they are related to sensitive subjects, it baffles you. Nevertheless it is necessary to answer them. He is right to be curious!

Children prefer an exclusive love and attention from their parents, and they often have jealous reactions when a younger sibling is born. Find out if your child is likely to act in this way and what you can do to keep a balanced harmony in your family.

Jealousy in children can be expressed with the following ways:

When a child:

• Becomes aggressive with his little brother or sister or with the parents, many times without particular reason. Finding absurd and insignificant excuses, he shows his anger, he hits, uses bad language, pulls other children’s hair and bites.