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 ...

SPRINGFIELD – Citing what he called a nationwide crisis in children’s mental health, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul and expand the availability of children’s ...

When a young child struggles with hair-pulling or skin-picking, it’s tempting to focus on stopping the behavior. But what if ...

A smartwatch system helps parents shorten and defuse children's severe tantrums by providing real time behavioral intervention strategies.

It is a common parental experience. One moment, your child is playing quietly, and the next, there’s a sharp cry, a set of ...

Kids are expert observers of behavior. They can pick up traits, habits, and lifelong behaviors easily — just by watching their own parents. It is part of a child's job description to learn from the ...

Prosocial behaviors are voluntary actions intended to help others. Children display prosocial behavior when they share toys, comfort someone who is sad, or work together to complete a task. Share on ...

Instead of waiting for something to go wrong with behavior, spend time preemptively giving attention to behaviors that you want to see the moment you see them.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Tonsil removal reduced behavioral problems, sleep symptoms and blood pressure in children with mild sleep apnea.

Being a good sport doesn't always come naturally; it's a skill that takes effort and practice to learn. As parents and ...

British children's author and comedian David Walliams has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior after HarperCollins decided not to publish his future books ...