When a child is hospitalized, it's often one of the most stressful things their family has ever faced. These strategies can ...

The first holiday after losing a loved one can be hard. For children, it can be difficult to understand and deal with ...

Dr. Rappaport answers the question: 'What Kind Of Psychologist Treats Autism?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: What kind of psychologist provides useful assistance for individuals with autism? Answer: Well ...

Forget lecture halls. Class is in session starting the moment a child is born. Important caregivers—often, parents and grandparents—serve as a little one's first teacher. What you say and how you say ...

Parents strive to create safe and nurturing environments where their children can thrive. But what truly makes a home happy? Newsweek spoke to a child psychologists who shared that happiness in the ...

One of the many jobs that parents and grandparents have is to boost a child’s self-esteem with encouraging phrases (without overly praising them). This can often come in the form of a genuine ...