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Eight seemingly innocent child behavior problems parents shouldn't ignore

January 22, 2021

As any parent will tell you, a big part of parenting is effectively choosing your battles. Some child behaviors, while mildly inconvenient, just aren’t worth getting upset about. Other behaviors, which may be easy to brush off, are more important to tackle from the get-go. These child behavioral issues may not seem all that harmful now, but when the behaviors grow into regular habits, they’re even harder to break — and they could take a toll on your child’s development or wellbeing. Wondering if there’s something you should be working on with your kid? Manager of Inclusion Services Taunya Banta shares insights with families about eight seemingly innocent child behavioral problems that shouldn’t be ignored in this article by Fatherly.