Child Development and Behavior

Child Development and Behavior

5 Ways to Support a Quiet Child

5 Ways to Support a Quiet Child

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

By: Aubrey Coates, PhD | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Puberty in Girls: Conversation Starters for Parents

Puberty in Girls: Conversation Starters for Parents

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

By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Poor Posture in Teens: It’s Not Just a Bad Habit

Poor Posture in Teens: It’s Not Just a Bad Habit

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.

By: Alvin C. Jones, MD, MS | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession with Healthy Foods

Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession with Healthy Foods

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

By: Darcey Thornton, MD | 17

Child Development and Behavior

COVID-19’s Impact on Kindergarten Readiness

COVID-19’s Impact on Kindergarten Readiness

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

By: Kristen Copeland, MD | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Recognizing and Supporting Kids with School-Related Anxiety

Recognizing and Supporting Kids with School-Related Anxiety

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

By: Emily Meyer, MSW, LISW-S | 0

Child Development and Behavior

How to Encourage Healthy Sleep Habits

How to Encourage Healthy Sleep Habits

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

By: Jill Klein, MD | 1

Child Development and Behavior

Understanding and Help Managing Preschool Temper Tantrums

Understanding and Help Managing Preschool Temper Tantrums

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

By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 2

Child Development and Behavior

How to Determine if Thumb-Sucking is a Problem

How to Determine if Thumb-Sucking is a Problem

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

By: Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS | 3

Child Development and Behavior

Help Managing Teenage Mood Swings

Help Managing Teenage Mood Swings

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.

By: Alex Nyquist, PhD | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Tips for Managing Reflux in Infants and Older Kids

Tips for Managing Reflux in Infants and Older Kids

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.

By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 0

Child Development and Behavior

8 Ways Parents Can Teach Kindness to Kids

8 Ways Parents Can Teach Kindness to Kids

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!

By: Lynne Merk, PhD | 0

Child Development and Behavior

6 Tips to Help Kids Who Are Afraid of the Dark

6 Tips to Help Kids Who Are Afraid of the Dark

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.

By: Monica Whitehead, PhD | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Tips for Helping Kids with Autism Enjoy Halloween

Tips for Helping Kids with Autism Enjoy Halloween

Halloween can be tricky for kids who are young, easily startled and/or neurodivergent. Read 4 tips to help them prepare and enjoy it.

By: Meg Stone-Heaberlin, PsyD | 0

Child Development and Behavior

7 Tips to Mentally Prepare Your Child for the School Year

7 Tips to Mentally Prepare Your Child for the School Year

Getting ready for the new school year can be stressful! Read one of our psychologist's seven tips to help kids mentally prepare for the adjustment:

By: Amie Duncan, PhD | 3

Child Development and Behavior

Teaching Teens with ADHD How to Drive More Safely

Teaching Teens with ADHD How to Drive More Safely

Teens with ADHD are more likely to get into car accidents. Learn about a driving program that is helping them drive more safely.

By: Nadia Tawfik | 2

Child Development and Behavior

Teens and Drug and Alcohol Use: Tips to Help Prevent It

Teens and Drug and Alcohol Use: Tips to Help Prevent It

Teens may turn to drug and/or alcohol as a way to cope with stress or to fit in. Read tips on how to help prevent drug and alcohol use.

By: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI | 1

Child Development and Behavior

What to Expect at Your Child’s First Mental Health Appointment

What to Expect at Your Child’s First Mental Health Appointment

It’s natural to have questions about your child’s first appointment with a mental health provider. Learn what to expect.

By: Sarah Hebbeler, LISW-S | 0

Child Development and Behavior

How Important Are Baby Teeth?

How Important Are Baby Teeth?

Baby teeth just fall out and are replaced with another set, right? Read why they're not just vital to dental health, but overall heath.

By: Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS | 0

Child Development and Behavior

5 Must-Know Points About Infantile Torticollis

5 Must-Know Points About Infantile Torticollis

Torticollis causes a baby’s head to tilt and turn to one side only. Early intervention can correct it. Learn the warning signs.

Child Development and Behavior

How to Support Your Child with Mental Health Struggles

How to Support Your Child with Mental Health Struggles

Here are several strategies families can use at home to help create a supportive environment for kids facing mental health challenges.

By: Emily Meyer, MSW, LISW-S | 3

Child Development and Behavior

Bedwetting Solutions: Tips for Helping Your Child Overcome It

Bedwetting Solutions: Tips for Helping Your Child Overcome It

Bedwetting can be a source of embarrassment, anxiety and stress for both kids and families. These solutions can help them overcome it.

By: Nicole Inman, CNP | 3

Child Development and Behavior

9 Questions to Ask When You Suspect Your Preschooler May Have ADHD

9 Questions to Ask When You Suspect Your Preschooler May Have ADHD

How can parents tell if their preschooler's behavior is “typical” or if it's ADHD? Answering these 9 questions may help.

By: Tanya Froehlich, MD, MS | 2

Child Development and Behavior

6 Tips For Talking To Schools About Bullying

6 Tips For Talking To Schools About Bullying

If your child is being bullied and you've decided it's necessary to talk to the school about it, your main goal should be stopping the behavior. Read six tips from one of our experts.

By: Ryan Adams, PhD | 0

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