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 ...

A Netherlands study shows that overprotective parenting may increase the risk for caries and uncooperative behavior in young children during dental treatment.

Starting elementary school is a major milestone, but it can be a difficult transition as children can experience separation anxiety or have trouble adapting to school rules and structure. However, a ...

Is your child's ABA program producing practical value—or just tidy graphs? The standard has existed since 1968. Here's how to ...

Recognizing the Roots of Rudeness in Children Parents may find that when their child speaks rudely, it is not just a matter ...

"Gentle parenting" might make parents like themselves better, but not necessarily like their children. If the goal of ...

Autistic children are vulnerable in therapy programs. A Michigan case shows how safeguards can fail, leading to abuse.

Landmark legislation aims to increase oversight and accountability in the Troubled Teen Industry's treatment programs.

Physical punishment does not appear to improve a child's positive behavior or social competence over time, according to a review of 69 studies from the US, Canada, China, Colombia, Greece, Japan, ...