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How To Deal With Fussy Behavior Of A 4 Year Old?

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Posted on Thu, 22 Dec 2016
Question: hi, My son XXXXXXX is now 4.5 yrs old, he is very hyper active. now the condition is he needs motivation(bribe) for any small thing like brushing the teeth in morning, he has all methods to convince like shouting, crying loudly, gathering people like anything. currently am taking him to one play activity center just divert his mind from normal chows to on some play but he is not reluctant to go there as well. kindly guide me to handle his stubborn nature and demoing behavior. regards, XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cognitive behavioral therapy should help.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I would strongly suggest you to visit a child psychologist. Bribing cannot be a way out. It will simply make things worse. I understand that you otherwise find it difficult to manage his adamant and hyperactive behaviour. Hence cognitive behavioral therapy or behavior modification therapy would be essential. Based on the response the child psychologist may suggest you to get a psychiatric opinion if he feels medication to be necessary.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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How To Deal With Fussy Behavior Of A 4 Year Old?

Brief Answer: Cognitive behavioral therapy should help. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I would strongly suggest you to visit a child psychologist. Bribing cannot be a way out. It will simply make things worse. I understand that you otherwise find it difficult to manage his adamant and hyperactive behaviour. Hence cognitive behavioral therapy or behavior modification therapy would be essential. Based on the response the child psychologist may suggest you to get a psychiatric opinion if he feels medication to be necessary. Let me know if I could help further. Regards