Kids Behavior

Helping your daughter to see how wonderful she really is, beginning at birth.

Some children can be cruel and form cliques with other children at an early age. This trend seems to start in elementary school in as early as first grade. My son has come to me a few times and...

We all want our children to be able to cope with any emotional challenges they may encounter throughout their lives. When they are emotionally stable they have the ability to handle...

Nobody likes a bully, and yet we’ve all known one. Maybe you are one. Bullies are nothing more than people who seek to intimidate and belittle others because they are bigger or, because they...

We all have dealt with or seen a child throwing a temper tantrum. Those ugly little things that make an angel face seem like the devil! Kid's are very smart human' s once they get to be a year...

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, "ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood." Parents of children with ADHD can be rest assured that there...

Children typically demonstrate contrasting behaviors at home and daycare. Therefore, the first step in correcting behavioral problems is to identify the most common behaviors and the possible...

Creating a behavior chart with your children can be a positive and rewarding activity. By making sure they are a part of the process, you will ensure that they are excited about the idea and will...

For parents who smoke, it's hard to have your child constantly urge you to quit. Though it won't happen overnight, quitting is possible if you know the dangers of smoking, have support and keep...

How to travel with less whining, fewer complaints, and not as many problems. Or, common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Childhood bipolar disorder is a serious, chronic, neurodevelopmental condition characterized by sudden, extreme changes in mood, behavior, thinking and energy. These roller-coaster fluctuations...

The middle school years can be trying for children and parents. As children start puberty and begin to care about being cool and fitting in, it is normal for parents to be concerned about their...

Children bite their nails for a number of reasons. As Babycenter.com points out, it can be due to force of habit, curiosity, anxiety, or mirroring, when the child imitates what he sees his parents...

Children with attention issues face obstacles that few readily understand. It's hard to prove their abilities when they are so distracted that they don't catch all of the instructions given during...

Children commonly have fears, and the reactions of parents or guardians can have an affect on those fears. Small children's fears may depend upon their age. Fear of falling is common for...

When a child has bipolar disorder, he or she experiences moods ranging from severe depression to mania, which is a state of overexcitement and agitation. An official diagnosis of bipolar disorder...

Jealousy is a normal emotion for all human beings, adults or children. The problem is not that the child is jealous, the issue becomes how they deal with and process their jealous feelings....

I raised five children, it was necessary to be organized. I must say it was really hard and I loved every moment of it, I look back with fond memories. However, my house was always in disarray,...

Caring for difficult children requires lots of patience and creativity. It is important to keep your temper in check, and consult experts when necessary. It is also important to ask for help and...

According to MD Consult, children need three kinds of play in their lives: independent play, parental playtime and playtime with other children. Encouraging your child to play with other kids can...

Parenting a child with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and general anxiety disorder (GAD) is challenging. While other children appear carefree, your child may withdraw and cling to you in...

Visiting the dentist for the first time can be a terrifying experience for a child who has limited exposure to dental offices. It is normal for children to fear the unknown, but you can help...

Childhood depression and anxiety is a challenging issue for both parents and child alike. It is normal for children to experience some level of anxiety and depression and isn't always a bad thing....

Do you ever feel like you are raising an ungrateful child or want to avoid doing so?

Children often act out of context to gain self-gratification or attention. Understanding how to respond to this improper behavior is key as a child's personality develops and matures. Parents...

Every parent has been there---the moment when your child is in mid-tantrum or yelling because you asked them to do something. Those are the moments when you ask yourself if being a parent is worth...

Your kids may be well-behaved at home, but when they get around other kids, do they throw your rules out the window? Kids like to play together, but that doesn't mean they always know how to do it...

This is an article for mature adults who have love for children. We need to protect our kids as much as possible. Sexual abuse can take place in any home environment, with any person. This...

Biting is a common occurrence in children 1 to 2½ years old, with the occurrences usually lowering when the child learns how to talk and verbalize. Biting can be used as a form of...

Having multiple children in the home and only one computer is an almost sure recipe for conflict. Thankfully, the constant fighting and jostling for computer time is not difficult to bring to an...

Anger management is a common issue affecting children, as their youth causes them to have less experience handling their emotions in a healthy manner. Parents can find it difficult to interact...

When we look at children, it is sometimes draining to think of how to get them motivated to do anything that we feel necessary. You want to motivate them to study for school, finish all of their...

When your child or the child of someone in your family or among your friends is diagnosed with autism, it can be a frustrating and difficult time. Raising a child with autism is difficult and...

This is the first in a series of how to help your young child with autism communicate needs/wants.

Skin picking is a compulsive disorder that affects children causing them to constantly pick at their skin, many times their face. Sometimes children may pick at at moles, scabs, freckles or acne...

Anxiety can be a detrimental condition to anyone, but children are especially fragile. It can cause problems in school, at home and in their social life. Learning how to recognize and relieve...

Depression in a child can be related to a number of circumstances. The child may be having trouble in school, issues with peers or disturbances in the home. Family genetics may also play a part in...

Many children begin using alcohol or drugs to fit in or become more comfortable around peers. Others may use it as an escape from sadness or depression, or because it seems exciting and a cure for...

Many parents struggle with how to effectively discipline their children. Positive reinforcement is often thrown out the window when you find yourself in the middle of a situation that is spiraling...

All children can be hyperactive at one time or another. Sometimes children are hyperactive because they are tired or have had too much excitement, but sometimes consistent hyperactivity indicates...

Color in our environment has been proven to cause an emotional response in both adults and children. The bedroom is where we start and end each day and, therefore, the items in it should be given...

Since you're trying to get your child to take Adderall, it's safe to assume that he has already been to the doctor, been diagnosed with ADHD or a disorder that merits the need to take the...

Teachers and parents alike share a common assumption that children become hyperactive after eating sugar. This almost universal belief does not appear to stand up under close scrutiny.

Hyperactive children is a serious problem that many parents are dealing with. It seems that over recent years the number of children that are hyperactive has increased dramatically. This...

According to the Child Trauma Academy, abandonment of a child is a form of neglect. (Ref. 1.) The damage done by abandonment in childhood may not be reversible, and the children involved are more...

There are many possible triggers of anxiety in kids: attending school for the first time, low self-confidence in social settings, being separated from one's parents and other new situations....

Many parents struggle with the same problem when it comes to their kids and the toys left around the house. How do you get them to pick up, without having a battle on your hands everyday? Teaching...

This is something I wrote on autism since I am autistic myself,hope you enjoy it and leave me a comment.

Let's face it, boys have grown up spoiled rotten and also acting very feminine. A large portion of boys are acting this way and many people find it very troubling. Boys today should learn to...

Defiant children are very challenging for adults to deal with. A child or teen with oppositional defiant disorder would rather resist an adult than get what they want. For example, I had a seven...