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Why Are Kids Different at Home and at School?

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DMDD: Extreme Tantrums and Irritability

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For Ella and Olivia, OCD started with having to do things at the same time, and escalated to violent outbursts that strained their relationship. With hard work and the help of the Child Mind Institute, they love being twins again. More

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