Babies bite. Toddlers throw tantrums. Kids play rough. Siblings might swat at each other while fighting over toys or the last popsicle. It's not uncommon for children — especially younger ones who ...

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

When the parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley were convicted of involuntary manslaughter, it was a watershed moment in US school shooting cases. It was also a key moment in parental ...

Common games can support children's development if played the right way. Source: RDNE Stock Project / Pexels Building impulse control and communication skills can be fun. And many families probably ...

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

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 ...

“Before the coronavirus, there was something I used to worry about. It was called screen time. Perhaps you remember it,” wrote The New York Times‘ Nellie Bowles in March 2020. “Now I have thrown off ...

Regardless of upbringing or who your parents are, some kids are just more “mature” for their age. But sometimes, that maturity comes about because they’re forced to grow up fast due to situations at ...

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

At this time of the year, with lots of parties, family catch-ups and holiday plans, you might be reminded of how much you ...

How everyday color additives in packaged foods may shape children’s behavior, biology, and long-term health and why science ...