When mothers wonder what is causing a child’s behavior that is worrying them, they usually know the answer themselves. They know the answer because they have understood the child’s behavior. Their ...

For some children, everyday demands such as "brush your teeth" or "time to get off of your computer game," can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects ...

The call from school is specific and urgent: your five-year-old hit a classmate during circle time, or bit another child on the playground. An incident report is coming home. A meeting has been ...

Parenting is a wonderful journey filled with challenges and rewards, and one of the greatest joys is when our children actually listen to us. As a parent, it’s not always easy to get kids to pay ...

In a brain scan, relational pain—that caused by isolation during punishment—can look the same as physical abuse. Is alone in ...

With kids going back to school, many parents are concerned about how their child will do managing their behavior for eight hours a day. School can be overwhelming for kids who may already struggle ...

Do you have difficulty talking to your children? Well, don’t even think you’re alone. All concerned parents have had problems communicating with their children at one time or another. I know I did, ...

Although their brains work differently, you can communicate with children with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). Think of each communication like molding a brick. At first, the brick is wet and doesn’t ...

The deterioration of global ecosystems and environmental problems, such as global climate warming, extreme weather events, and severe pollution threaten the human environment. Implementing ...