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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

This study shows that even small, well-timed interventions can change the trajectory of a child’s emotional dysregulation episode,” one of the study authors said.

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

A clinical psychologist explains what to do when you don't like your child, even though you love them. These strategies help ...

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

New research suggests that the way brain networks reorganize moment-to-moment predicts autism severity. Children who spent ...

Navigating any kind of adult family relationship can be difficult, whether you're learning how to look past hurtful childhood experiences as an adult child or figuring out how to navigate parenting a ...