Tag: child behavior
What Should You Do if Your Child is Obsessed With Their...
A specialist from Children's Hospital of Michigan weighs in on how parents should handle this touchy situation.
What to Do When Children Fake Sick
Why do kids put on the act? Get some insight into the reasons students want to skip school, and what you can do when children fake sick.
What to Do About Your Overly ‘Handsy’ Kid
Find out why children sometimes don't have a grasp on personal space and get tips on how to how to handle overly handsy kids.
Threenager Survival Guide: Growing With a Strong-Willed 3-Year-Old
The 'terrible twos' might be over but buckle up because the turbulent threenage years are here. Here's why this age can be so tough – and advice to help you thrive.
6 Ways to Stick to Your ‘No’ As a Parent
Don't let the begging get to you; follow these tips to help you stand firm and stick to your 'no' as a parent.
The Dos and Don’ts of Bribing Kids
Feel like you're constantly begging, bartering or getting bowled over? Rethink discipline and discover the dos and don'ts of properly incentivizing, i.e. bribing, kids.
Embracing Anger and Negative Emotions: Why It Matters for Kids
When children are sobbing or lashing out, it can be hard for parents to help them deal, but it's a huge disservice to shut down them down. Learn why – and how parents can support kids in embracing anger and negative emotions.
More Kids are Being Diagnosed with Mental Disorders
One in five children in the United States suffers from a mental disorder, according to a new, first-of-its kind study. What are the leading issues and what should parents know?
Raising an Only Child
Parents can help their 'singletons' by fostering social opportunities, urging independence and more.