Growing pains used to just mean a weird ache in your knees and a sudden need for bigger ...

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

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When kids start acting spoiled, parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba says there are five simple but effective shifts parents ...

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — With kids nearing the end of their first month back to school, Wedgwood Christian Services offers tips on modeling positive behavior at home. “It’s really important for ...

Should parents be held responsible for the behavior of their children? When should children be taught that they are ultimately the ones who will make decisions that will impact their lives, for the ...

Spotting sociopathic behavior in children early can make a real difference in helping them—and their families—get the right support. While experts caution against labeling a child as a “sociopath,” ...

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

As a child psychologist who specializes in helping kids with challenging behavior, I hear how often we parents take the blame for our kids’ behavior, whether the behavior happens at home, at school or ...

Every December, stressed-out parents joke about it. A defiant toddler scribbles on the wall and suddenly someone mutters, “Santa’s bringing you coal this year.” For generations, the threat has been ...

Woodman Elementary School in Wichita is experimenting with a program called Meaningful Work. Students who need extra attention are paired with an adult mentor and offered something constructive to do ...