Without a doubt, serious child abuse undermines a child's healthy development. And all too often the tragic result of parents' woeful deficiencies in caring for their child is dysfunction in the ...

Childhood is a time of growth, learning, and development. Your child is increasing in height and weight, learning new physical and social skills, and laying the foundations of adulthood. If you have ...

A consistent bedtime may be more important to a child's ability to control their emotions and behavior than the duration or quality of their sleep, according to a new publication. Sleep can affect a ...

Prosocial behaviors are voluntary actions intended to help others. Children display prosocial behavior when they share toys, comfort someone who is sad, or work together to complete a task. Share on ...

Today’s youth is often referred to as lazy, ungrateful, and entitled. They are accused of being the ‘participation trophy’ generation who were rewarded for simply showing up. Parents often complain ...

As parents, we must help our kids replace bad coping habits with better ones. Modeling Although parental influence has declined in recent years, parental modeling is still a potent guide for children.