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Your kid is having a tantrum in public. Now what?

Meltdowns, refusing to share, hitting other kids. Every child has bad behavior sometimes. At home, it's easier to deal with. But what about in public? Psychologist Celina Benavides explains what to do in the moment — and how to get ahead of bad behavior. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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  Dear Life Kit: I need a gut check for a sticky situation

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  A guide to breast cancer screening

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  Should you let your kid quit something?

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  How to avoid counterfeit and unsafe products online

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  How to cut ultra-processed foods from your diet

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  How "parts" therapy can help you heal

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  How to talk to your aging parents about their finances

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  What to do when your house floods

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  How to deal with climate anxiety

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  How to refinance your mortgage

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  Personal style when your body changes

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  Stress-busting skills to try in everyday life

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  I ditched plastic for a week. Here's what I learned

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  How to talk to your loved ones about misinformation

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  How to start saving for retirement