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

• ADHD
• ADHD Medicines
• ADHD and School
• About Teen Suicide
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Biting
• Breath-Holding Spells
• Compulsive Exercise
• 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
• Kids and Smoking
• 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
• Soiling (Encopresis)
• Sportsmanship
• Steroids
• Stuttering
• 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
• Therapy for ADHD
• Toilet Training
• Understanding Your Child’s Eating Disorder (Video)
• Your Child's Habits

Emotions

• Answering Questions About Sex
• Anxiety Disorders
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder
• Childhood Depression: What Parents Need to Know
• Childhood Stress: How Parents Can Help
• Competitive Sports: Helping Kids Play it Cool
• Coronavirus (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 Kids When They Worry
• Helping Your Child During Treatment for Depression (Video)
• Helping Your Child Heal After Trauma
• Helping Your Child Manage Anxiety (Video)
• I Love My New Baby. So, Why Am I Sad?
• I'm Pregnant and in an Abusive Relationship. How Can I Get Out?
• Is Your Child Depressed? (Video)
• I’m Worried My Kids Will Start Drinking. What Can I Do?
• Normal Childhood Fears
• Postpartum Depression
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Separation Anxiety
• Sexual Orientation
• Sibling Rivalry
• 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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