Over the course of a decades-long career, I had a number of fraught conversations with parents who desperately wanted their ...

At the root of all three tendencies—pathologizing, demonizing, and moralizing—is a desire to solve problems quickly. Adults ...

Children thrive on creativity and adventure, which is why parents often resort to white lies that are more whimsical than ...

A recent sociological study explored how children's health habits are shaped by their families and communities and how those ...

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane hears from a parent who doesn't want to punish their son for another boy's bad behavior.

Find out about kids' average weight and height from birth to 8 years old – and learn what your child's growth percentile ...

American children watch an average of between three and fours hours of television daily. As a result, TV violence and children has become a hot topic. Studies show extensive viewing of television ...

“And sweet little Erin became angry. I began to exhibit classic abused child behavior. And the three of us were now keeping the same secret.” Over time, the man no longer slept when Merryn ...

Benefits of smartphone use: Findings from an ongoing survey of teens and tweens found that smartphone use starting at age 11 was found with greater overall well-being. Social media can be ...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is rooted in decades of research ... Several programs are committed to providing individualized plans that meet the unique needs of each child. They focus on crafting ...