"Gentle parenting" might make parents like themselves better, but not necessarily like their children. If the goal of ...

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 ...

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

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

Starting elementary school is a major milestone, but it can be a difficult transition as children can experience separation anxiety or have trouble adapting to school rules and structure. However, a ...

Is your child's ABA program producing practical value—or just tidy graphs? The standard has existed since 1968. Here's how to ...

Physical punishment does not appear to improve a child's positive behavior or social competence over time, according to a review of 69 studies from the US, Canada, China, Colombia, Greece, Japan, ...