Here are a few phrases that I have heard from parents and professionals to excuse atypical behaviors of boys: "Boys will be boys." "Give him more time." "All boys do this." "Boys are supposed to be ...

The family is out to dinner and there is an animated discussion going on between fourteen-year-old Sam and his parents. Suddenly, six-year-old Emily crawls under the table and starts banging. Mom and ...

It is not only prenatal drug exposure, but also conditions related to drug use that can influence negative behavior in children, according to a new study from UB’s Research Institute on Addictions. In ...

Communication between parent and child can be a tricky thing, especially as children become older and have opinions of their ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – It is not only prenatal drug exposure, but also conditions related to drug use that can influence negative behavior in children, according to a new study from the University at Buffalo ...

Parents have spoken up about harrowing cases of their young children being abused by other children in daycare centres.

What are some signs that someone may have self-destructive tendencies but they are not aware of it? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from ...

Running or wandering away from caregivers is common in autistic children and adults. The first step toward safety is creating a good plan for it. When many people think of the term “elope,” the first ...

Physically punishing children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has exclusively negative outcomes -- including poor health, lower academic performance, and impaired social-emotional ...