It is not only prenatal drug exposure, but also conditions related to drug use that can influence negative behavior in children, according to a new study from UB’s Research Institute on Addictions. In ...

Understanding Children's Misbehavior Parents often shower their children with love, sometimes to the point of indulging ...

The family is out to dinner and there is an animated discussion going on between fourteen-year-old Sam and his parents. Suddenly, six-year-old Emily crawls under the table and starts banging. Mom and ...

As a nonprofit that provides mental health care for children ages 3 to 17, Clarity Child Guidance Center has noticed for more than a decade that 90% of our patients have experienced trauma of some ...

Recognizing the Roots of Destructive Behavior in Children The tendency of children to throw and break items often stems from their innate curiosity and energy, which must be directed appropriately. If ...

Many parents see the task of parenting as transforming a crying, hungry, wild little child into a civilized being—like them, of course. Actually, the exact opposite is true. Much recent research is ...

Running or wandering away from caregivers is common in autistic children and adults. The first step toward safety is creating a good plan for it. When many people think of the term “elope,” the first ...

Organizers of an Easter egg hunt at an Ohio mall had every reason to believe they’d put together a fun event for children. What a shame the poor behavior of adults meant they ended up apologizing for ...