Early parent–child interactions lay the groundwork for communication, social and cognitive development. Yet many of the ...

Source: "Stay a child while you can be a child" by Rachel Samanyi / Flickr CC by 2.0 As a parent, you want your child to behave in certain ways – smart, fun, polite, careful. Sometimes, they do, but ...

Praise and rewards can be an effective way to change kids' behavior for the better. Here's how to use them. Reviewed by Nicole Amoyal Pensak, PhD When your child misbehaves, rewards might be the last ...

Understanding and managing a room full of students is often a “trial by fire” for less experienced educators, according to Megan Ryan, the mentor coordinator for teacher professional development at ...

Prosocial behaviors are voluntary actions intended to help others. Children display prosocial behavior when they share toys, comfort someone who is sad, or work together to complete a task. Share on ...

When your child misbehaves, rewards might be the last thing on your mind. But positive reinforcement can be one of the most effective behavior modification techniques parents can use. Positive ...

Our children are sitting in therapy offices with inflamed brains. Psychiatrists are prescribing medications for immune-driven symptoms. Parents are being counseled on behavior while their child’s ...