There are plenty of behaviors to be worried about in children, but you don't have to worry about everything. Knowing what ...

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

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

Paediatrician and Lecturer in Child and Adolescent Health, Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne Around one-quarter of Australian parents feel stressed by their child’s behaviour ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If some children seem like they were born to be bad, new research suggests it may be true. Sign up here. In a study of adult twins and their children, researchers found ...

I love Beyond Behaviors for a whole lot of reasons. First, I think, is the message of compassionate non-judgement. Mona Delahooke shows how important it is that parents be compassionate with ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services describes behavioral disorders as involving “a pattern of disruptive behaviors in children that last for at least 6 months and cause problems in school ...

Sigh, we’ve all been there. The temper tantrum at Target. The request to bring in the dinner plate that gets met with crossed arms and staunch refusal. The dilly-dallying that makes it seemingly ...

When a child displays violent or aggressive behaviour, such as hitting, biting, anger, or sudden defiance, the first reactions are often blame and discipline. Parents may worry about poor parenting, ...

Stress-induced reactive parenting may hinder children's emotional development and behavior, instilling a belief that emotions equal discord. By embracing a moment of pause before responding, parents ...

Francis Vergunst receives funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Fonds de Recherche du Québec Santé (FRQS). Université de Montréal provides funding as a founding partner of ...