A six-year study that analyzed data from a 25-question screening tool found alarming evidence of unhealthy behavioral trajectories starting as early as age two among families affected by low income ...

Restorative practices are making a difference in schools, including this Georgia middle school, where one simple question ...

Fathers’ adverse childhood experiences are linked to a higher likelihood of their children having behavior problems.

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who were born prematurely and at a very low weight may have an increased risk of certain behavior problems and symptoms of depression and anxiety, research ...

A mother's warm, timely, and appropriate responses to her child's needs support the child's development and help protect ...

In a study involving 11-year-olds, researchers have concluded that greater behavioral problems are linked to higher hair cortisol levels. The study also concluded that exposure to certain factors that ...

As I have mentioned in previous posts, cognitive behavioral therapy is more than challenging negative, automatic thoughts. There is a whole behavioral piece of this therapy that focuses on what people ...

Many parents have been there—red-faced as your child makes you want to scream at the top of your lungs. New research suggests at different approach works better. When parents respond to a child's ...

Data from more than 15,000 lower-income children ages 2 to 6 reveals higher-than-expected levels of significant behavioral dysfunction. Co-authors urge increased screening, prevention programs in ...