There are plenty of behaviors to be worried about in children, but you don't have to worry about everything. Knowing what ...

Addressing challenging behaviors early helps kids develop healthier habits and prevents bigger issues later. Positive ...

Parents talk themselves out of concern all the time. Maybe she is just clingy lately. Maybe he is acting out because he is ...

Praise and rewards can be an effective way to change kids' behavior for the better. Here's how to use them.

Detecting a child’s mental disorder can be difficult because many of the behaviors can also occur as part of normal development. As a result, some parents are hesitant to seek help. To help you ...

An overwhelming majority of parents (83%) admit they have concerns about their young child’s behavior, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 parents of children ages 0-6 revealed that the ...

When children struggle—whether through tantrums, withdrawal, aggression, or inattention—adults often rush to interpret the behavior. We diagnose, label, or frame ...

Nearly every parent has had an experience in which their child eats more sugar than usual and seems to be bouncing off the walls or has an uncharacteristic tantrum or meltdown. We might laugh it off ...