You’re reading your child’s IEP, evaluation report, or behavior plan and suddenly you’re stuck on a phrase that feels ...

WHAT IS A PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT? A psychological assessment is a process by which a psychologist obtains detailed information about a child’s functioning in order determine whether a diagnosis ...

The riskiest behavior in humans peaks in adolescence. Researchers from the University of Michigan and James Madison ...

Childhood is a time of growth, learning, and development. Your child is increasing in height and weight, learning new physical and social skills, and laying the foundations of adulthood. If you have ...

Prosocial behaviors are voluntary actions intended to help others. Children display prosocial behavior when they share toys, comfort someone who is sad, or work together to complete a task. Share on ...

A behavior chart is a type of reward system for keeping track of a kid's actions and choices that you like. It is one way to reinforce the good behavior a child displays and encourage patterns that ...

A consistent bedtime may be more important to a child's ability to control their emotions and behavior than the duration or quality of their sleep, according to a new publication. Sleep can affect a ...

Misbehavior is common among children. However, repeated and persistent defiance, displays of aggression, hostility, and destructive tendencies may be signs of childhood antisocial behavior. Many ...