Students with Disabilities More Likely to Be Bullied
Children and teens with disabilities are much more likely to be bullied in school, compared to their peers without disabilities, and this victimization tends to persist into high school, according to a new study led by a researcher at the University o...
To Punish or to Teach?
How we handle mistakes can make a difference.
Fathers’ Embrace of Role Tied To Less Behavioral Problems in Pre-Teens
A new U.K. study suggests a new father’s adjustment to being a parent and his confidence in this role, rather than the amount of direct childcare they give, seems to be important during a child’s early years. Investigators discovered pre-teens whose dads embrace parenthood may be less prone to behavioral issues.
Parenting Matters, But Especially for “Difficult” Kids
No pressure, but a new study indicates that parenting behaviors matters most for temperamentally challenging kids.
The Long Legacy of Childhood Verbal Abuse
If there's one adage we must toss, it's the one about sticks and stones....
Bullied Kids May Have Double the Risk of Being Overweight at 18
Childhood victims of bullying have nearly double the risk of being overweight at 18 years of age compared to non-bullied children, according to a new study by researchers at King’s College London. “Bullying is commonly associated with mental health problems, but there is little research examining the physical health of bullied children,” said Dr. Andrea Danese at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London.
Making Exercise Fun for Kids with Autism, ADHD
The most effective way to help children with autism, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and Tourette syndrome get more exercise is to make it fun, according to a small international study that surveyed 132 adult caretakers of children wi...
Why is Child Abuse on the Rise?
Child abuse is back on the rise. It's not from who you think it is...
Parental Attachment Problems
Recent reports reveal that a shocking high number of children are not securely attached to their parents.
Parents May Not Recognize Kids’ PTSD
New research finds that young children may experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for years without it being recognized by their parents. In a new U.K. study, University of East Anglia (UEA) researchers investigated how children under 10 can experience PTSD weeks, months and years after a traumatic event. They discovered that children’s suffering is often under-recognized by parents despite being shaped to a large extent by the parents’ own stress in response to the child’s trauma.
What should you do if you think your child is too fat?
You can use the CDC calculator to see if your child is too heavy
7 Ways to Help Kids End Bullying
The real antidotes to bullying are not found in policies and procedures but rather in person-to-person connections, grounded in kindness and empathy.
Helping Kids Help Themselves During Cold and Flu Season
Kids are notorious for spreading germs. New research suggests that even preschoolers can learn behaviors to keep themselves healthy, if they're told why those behaviors are useful.
Parenting and the Importance of Personal Autonomy
People need to feel autonomous. This is a dictum most people will agree to. But parenting seems to be inconsistent with personal autonomy.
Music Therapy Can Impact Self-Esteem, Depression in Kids
Music therapy has been found to significantly lower depression and improve self-esteem in children and teens ages 8 to 16 with behavioral and emotional problems, according to a new study by researchers at Bournemouth University and Queen’s University Belfast in the U.K.
It Only Takes Ten Minutes to Stop Your Child’s Whining
if you don't take this time to address the root of the whining, your child will almost certainly still be whining in ten minutes.
It Only Takes Ten Minutes to Stop Your Child’s Whining
if you don't take this time to address the root of the whining, your child will almost certainly still be whining in ten minutes.