Category: Child Development and Behavior

Talking to teens about consent may feel awkward, but it's important they understand what it is, what it isn't and how to maintain boundaries.

Talking about mental illness can help give children a sense of understanding. But how do you share this information, and how much is OK to share? Here are some tips for having mental health conversations in your home.

Getting ready for the new school year can be stressful. Read our tips to help kids mentally prepare for the adjustment.

Test anxiety is a type of performance anxiety that forms around test taking. If your child gets anxious before taking tests, try using these tips to ease the pressure.

Family events can be stressful – especially for kids with autism. Read about things parents can do ahead of time to help them feel prepared.

Talking with boys puberty is important to do and should be an ongoing conversation. Use this information to help guide your discussions.

Kids with a healthy self-confidence typically grow into self-confident adults! Read five bigger-picture suggestions to help them achieve this important trait.

School is challenging to navigate, and even more so when your child has ADHD. Read tips to establish a good relationship with teachers.

Suicide is highly complex and cannot be attributed to a single cause. Learn about common health, environmental and historical risk factors.

Most people who die by suicide give warning signs but they're not always obvious. Learn what they are and how to get help.

It may seem like they are being lazy or defiant, but teens procrastinate for many reasons. Here are tips to help teens who procrastinate.

How can you support your quiet child in developing relationships? Here are some helpful tips when you have a quiet child in your family.

It’s important to talk with your kids about changes in their body. Use these tips for starting the puberty conversation.

Poor posture is common in teens. Here’s your guide to understanding why your teen is prone to slouching and what can be done about it.

Orthorexia is an unhealthy obsession with healthy foods. Learn about this eating disorder and behaviors to watch for in children and teens.

COVID-19's impact still affects kids' readiness for kindergarten, especially in low-income families. Learn about available resources.

School anxiety can look different in different kids. Learn how to recognize it and steps parents can try at home.

Establishing good sleep habits can help kids be healthier, manage their moods, and perform better in school.

Understanding why preschool temper tantrums happen can help prevent and manage them. Read advice from one of our child psychologists.

85-90% of kids suck their thumb or fingers at one point in their lives. A pediatric dentist explains when the habit becomes problematic.

Parents of moody teenagers: read this post from one of our psychologists. She breaks down what's going on in their brains and how to help.

Gastroesophageal reflux can be experienced by infants, older kids and teens. Learn how to manage GER in children and when your child might be referred to a specialist.

Kids can understand kindness at a very young age. And it can be taught to those who struggle with it, just like any other skill!

When children are afraid of the dark, it can be distressing for them and exhausting for you. One of our child psychologists offers tips to help.