Children’s behavior is constantly evolving, shaped by development, environment, and daily experiences. Because of this, it ...

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 ...

Earlier this month, I was asked to co-host an online webinar for parents aimed at helping them understand and manage several "undesirable behaviors." Among them were recognizable universal moments in ...

There's a lot to unpack here.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nina Shapiro is a physician writer who dispels health myths. The investigators randomly assigned half of the children with ...

Nearly every parent has had an experience in which their child eats more sugar than usual and seems to be bouncing off the walls or has an uncharacteristic tantrum or meltdown. We might laugh it off ...

Six-pocket syndrome means a child is always surrounded by help and comfort, so they rarely have to deal with everyday ...

Central autism-related features like affect dysregulation and resistance to routine were associated with higher co-occurring symptom severity.

Maladaptive behaviors interfere with a person’s daily activities, ability to adjust, or ability to participate in certain settings. Maladaptive behavior can appear in various ways, including avoidance ...