Parents can learn about strategies for use when their children talk back or refuse to listen at a symposium this month.

Every parent has felt that sudden knot of worry in their stomach when their child does something a bit out of line with their regular behaviour. This raises a nagging question in mind that - Is this ...

Your teen's sleeping habits may affect how their brain functions, according to new research from the University of Georgia published in Brain and Behavior. And lack of quality sleep may put kids at ...

Most parents are aware of the “terrible twos,” a developmental period during which children undergo changes in milestones that involve cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional changes. This period ...

When a child displays violent or aggressive behaviour, such as hitting, biting, anger, or sudden defiance, the first reactions are often blame and discipline. Parents may worry about poor parenting, ...

A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found an association between ultra-processed foods in early childhood and behavioural and ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Photo: Courtesy It’s a mistake to think that outbursts of temper between 15 and 36 ...

Stress-induced reactive parenting may hinder children's emotional development and behavior, instilling a belief that emotions equal discord. By embracing a moment of pause before responding, parents ...

Sigh, we’ve all been there. The temper tantrum at Target. The request to bring in the dinner plate that gets met with crossed arms and staunch refusal. The dilly-dallying that makes it seemingly ...

Child pedestrian safety and behaviour research occupies a critical niche in public health and urban planning. Investigations in this field integrate insights from developmental psychology, ...

One of the earliest signs that parents tend to miss is when children feel their opinions are constantly disregarded. Children feel as if their ideas don’t count, and this builds frustration in them.