How to deal with a whiney child?

My sister needs a relieve from her 7 year old daughter, who starts crying a upon waking up. This child will argue from dusk till dawn, so I watch her and give my sister a break every weekend since I'm off. I feel sorry for my sister having to deal with this all the time. This child sure loves to test someone's patience.

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Miram · 31-35, F

At the age of seven, normally they wouldn't be doing that.

There could be a physical condition like hearing disorders and autism.

If it is just behavioral, there are many healthy ways to rectify it described in online ebooks and guides. I can post few links from my driver later.