Emotions & Behavior

Is it just a phase or a serious problem? Help your child cope with life's ups and downs, from dealing with divorce to preparing for new siblings. Or find out how to understand your child's behavior, whether it's toddler tantrums or teenage depression.

Behavior

• 3 Ways to Help When Kids Feel Lonely
• ADHD and School
• About Teen Suicide
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Biting
• Breath-Holding Spells
• Cutting and Self-Harm
• Delayed Speech or Language Development
• Disciplining Your Child
• Helping Kids Cope With Cliques
• Helping Kids Deal With Bullies
• Helping Teens Who Self-Harm
• Helping Your Child Heal After Trauma
• How Can Social Connection Help Kids & Teens Feel Less Lonely?
• Meal Support for Eating Disorders (Video)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Parenting a Child With ADHD
• Parenting a Teen With ADHD
• Pica
• Sexting: What Parents Need to Know
• Talking to Your Child About Drugs
• Talking to Your Kids About Alcohol
• Taming Tempers
• Teaching Kids Not to Bully
• Teaching Your Child Self-Control
• Temper Tantrums
• Toilet Training
• Understanding Cliques
• Understanding Your Child’s Eating Disorder (Video)
• Your Child's Habits

Emotions

• 3 Ways to Help When Kids Feel Lonely
• 9 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Self-Esteem
• Answering Questions About Sex
• Anxiety Disorders
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) in Kids and Teens
• COVID-19: How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health
• Cutting and Self-Harm
• Cyberbullying
• Depression in Teens: How Parents Can Help
• Disasters: How Families Can Help
• Eating Disorders
• Helping Kids Deal With Bullies
• Helping Your Child During Treatment for Depression (Video)
• Helping Your Child Heal After Trauma
• Helping Your Child Manage Anxiety (Video)
• How Can Social Connection Help Kids & Teens Feel Less Lonely?
• Is Your Child Depressed? (Video)
• Postpartum Depression
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Separation Anxiety
• Sexual Orientation
• Sibling Rivalry
• Stress Center
• Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Pregnancy
• Taking Your Child to a Therapist
• Teaching Kids About Their Bodies
• Tips for Divorcing Parents
• When a Loved One Dies: How to Help Your Child
• When a Pet Dies
• Your Child's Self-Esteem

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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