Temper tantrums are common among preschoolers - especially when they're tired, hungry or ill. But, according to a report by Washington University School of Medicine researchers in the January issue of The Journal of Pediatrics, there are five high-risk "styles" that could be indicators of depression or disruptive disorders such as ADHD:
1. Self-injurious behavior.
2. Violent aggression toward others or objects.
3. Inability to calm themselves without help.
4. Tantrums lasting more than 25 minutes.
5. Average of five tantrums a day or 10 to 20 a month.
If you're seeing one of these signs frequently, talk with your pediatrician.
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