Content is loading...

Hide this page Easy read and translate

Managing difficult behaviour

  • 0-1 Years
  • 1-5 Years
  • 5-11 Years
  • 11-19 Years
  • SEND
  • Behaviour, emotions and mental health
Young child and adult high-fiving whilst sitting on the floor.

All children will display difficult behaviour at times. But if their difficult behaviour is causing you or your child distress, or upsetting the rest of the family, it's important to deal with it.


Last reviewed: 1 November, 2024

Read more about...

A boy toddler holding his hand up to his mouth

Managing difficult behaviour for newborns, toddlers and young children

It’s natural for children to display challenging behaviour sometimes. It is all part of growing up. But dealing with your child’s behaviour can be a stressful experience, especially if you’re tired. There are lots of things you can do to help ease the struggle for you and your child.

Read more
Teenage boy sitting on bed with headphones round their neck, looking on their phone.

Managing difficult behaviour for young people and teenagers

As your child grows, they will face new experiences. This can bring about a mix of emotions. The way teenagers' brains develop means that they may feel emotions very strongly. They also might not have fully developed the tools to handle them yet. These intense feelings can sometimes mean they become argumentative or disrespectful.

Read more
Information

Who can help

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s behaviour, emotions or mental health, a health professional in our team will be able to offer advice and support.

You can email ccs.bedsandlutonchildrenshealthhub@nhs.net

You can call 0300 555 0606

Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays).


 Or you can text:

Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm (excluding bank holidays).

You must log in to save content

Click below to log in or create a new account

Login

You must log in to save content

Click below to log in or create a new account

Login