…colleges in the United States. Although the number of students in high school is slowly declining, the number of students applying to college is steadily increasing. In 2011, there were…
…as valid in children, and even in those circumstances they often differ in how they define this particular problem. This can, of course, be immensely unsettling to any parent who…
…good to start early in learning skills, and controlling anger and finding ways to channel it can begin in the preschool years. When it comes to anger, remember that kids…
…be associated with the development of other anxiety disorders or depression in adolescence and adulthood. In addition, many parents inadvertently reinforce SAD by acting in an over-protective, controlling and/or anxious…
…team – despite that older kids don’t think he’s a good player. The lesson here is the leadership shown in helping a teammate. What’s most important in the game is…
for kids, teens, and parents. However, it’s super important to appreciate that our kids look to us as parents to be role models. So, in each of the behaviors noted…
…throughout the United States, it’s heavily advertised and glorified in the media, and frequently used in celebratory activities. The effects of alcohol in terms of reducing inhibition are quite real….
or toys? Usually not. In fact, child development experts know a lot about these practices. That one special thing that kids won’t go without, usually starting around age 11 months…
look for information on our computers that many might be tempted to cooperatively explore the issue with our kids in cyberspace. Believe me, you’ll end up having to explain a…
…watch for use in their kids. Crushed marijuana leaves are often paper-rolled into cigarettes to create “blunts,” or used in “bongs” or water pipes for a quicker, sometimes more potent…
kid in the world” in making their reparations. They may push back, but kids inherently understand the rules of the game. It would come as no surprise if Tommy ended…
…Boston Children’s Hospital (Children’s) as a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit, before she transitioned to serve as a healthcare leader in pediatric patient safety across the organization. In…
…study? How can we pave the way for safety while the teen brain is in its process of evolution? Here are five tips to keep in mind: Talk with your…
…of my “go to” books that I frequently recommend to parents on some of the more common problems I’ve observed in kids. Full disclosure: A few of the books I’m…
…could to help our son learn and grow and participate in activities, like other kids. In our high-achieving town, the endless measuring of relative progress – his and ours –…