In parenting discussions, “self-regulation” often pertains to temper tantrums, behavioral issues, and child development. Dawn ...

Does your child get home from school and just lose it? When it’s time for homework, does it feel like a constant battle? Within the context of childhood development, kids are learning to manage their ...

Nearly half of teenagers report being online nearly constantly, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. And “screen-time” is pervasive among younger children, surveys show. There’s no ...

Some days, your nerves feel like they’re shot before you even get a chance to breathe. Stress sneaks up on you—loud noises, scratchy clothes, too many conversations at once, you name it. Prefer to ...

When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

The foundation for healthy eating behavior starts in infancy. Young children learn to regulate their appetite through a combination of biological, psychological, and sociological factors. In a new ...

Winter indoor confinement can lead to an increase in hyperactivity in children with ADHD and ASD. Given their limited outdoor time, parents will need to be creative with indoor diversions ...