A new category of sexual behaviors has emerged, where children and youth may be too young to be criminalized, yet their behaviors are serious enough that action needs to be taken. Sexual behaviors in ...

A support specialist works with a student in an Arkansas elementary school. Classroom behavior managements requires adults to understand and empathize with a child’s perspective, according to a ...

Nearly every parent has had an experience in which their child eats more sugar than usual and seems to be bouncing off the walls or has an uncharacteristic tantrum or meltdown. We might laugh it off ...

Challenges with impulsivity and emotional regulation may present as aggression in children with ADHD. These behaviors can be challenging, but a mental health professional can help create an effective ...

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: ...

Babies bite. Toddlers throw tantrums. Kids play rough. Siblings might swat at each other while fighting over toys or the last popsicle. It's not uncommon for children — especially younger ones who ...

A national blueprint published in November 2025 recommended legislators criminalize grooming, or the strategic manipulation ...