Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nina Shapiro is a physician writer who dispels health myths. The investigators randomly assigned half of the children with ...

As screen media becomes increasingly prevalent in the lives of young children, navigating its multifaceted impact is ...

A new UK-wide clinical trial led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has evaluated a self-guided behavioral sleep program for the parents of ...

Kids are expert observers of behavior. They can pick up traits, habits, and lifelong behaviors easily — just by watching their own parents. It is part of a child's job description to learn from the ...

In my work as a child psychologist, I speak with many parents who are concerned about their child's behavior. My clients often wonder what behaviors should raise a red flag for them. They might ask: ...

Siblings of children with Prader-Willi syndrome feel stressed, lonely, and need better support says new research.

Relationships between parents and their adult children can be complicated, as each person has expectations for a certain type of treatment and care. While parents are obligated to care for their kids ...

Being a good sport doesn't always come naturally; it's a skill that takes effort and practice to learn. As parents and ...

A person can display behavior that seeks positive or negative attention. Both children and adults may display attention-seeking behavior. Attention-seeking behavior can appear as acting out, excessive ...

The riskiest behavior in humans peaks in adolescence. Researchers from the University of Michigan and James Madison ...