I’m at the playground, watching my little one gleefully swing and climb, when suddenly, I hear a voice that makes me freeze.

The call from school is specific and urgent: your five-year-old hit a classmate during circle time, or bit another child on ...

Parents of brand‑new four year olds often feel like they woke up with a different child. The once‑easy toddler suddenly argues about socks, snacks, and seatbelts, and every simple request seems to ...

This four-part article series provides parents and caregivers research-backed insights from renowned experts to everyday ...

Parents are the third rail of the discipline conversation. Teachers say they need backup from their school leaders.

My daughter Carys was two when she discovered the devastating injustice of gravity. She’d been carefully stacking wooden blocks into a tower. It was higher than any structure she’d built before, but ...

When we think about our child’s or teen’s behavior, we often see the superficial part that we may not always fully understand. That is, we may see defiance or disrespect, but what is the underlying ...

With kids going back to school, many parents are concerned about how their child will do managing their behavior for eight hours a day. School can be overwhelming for kids who may already struggle ...

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 ...

How can parents distinguish between typical teenage behavior and signs of more serious mental health issues? Jessica Holzbauer, LCSW, shares her insights on recognizing normal developmental changes, ...

The deterioration of global ecosystems and environmental problems, such as global climate warming, extreme weather events, and severe pollution threaten the human environment. Implementing ...