Behavior

You’ve seen people watching videos of whispering, scratching, tapping, and page-turning. They say is ASMR, but what does ASMR mean? We break it down.

Cutting, or non-suicidal self-inducing harm, is a coping skill used by adolescents and teens. Here are five stages of therapy for cutting.

A great way to combat childhood depression is through exercise. How to get kids off the couch? Methods range from organized sports to adventure.

Normal childhood fears becoming more pronounced may be cause for concern. Here are some answers to the question: Does my child have anxiety?

Pornography is a touchy subject, especially when it comes to young people. See what we know about how pornography affects the teen brain.

Evidence from various studies are showing the impact of a vitamin D deficiency in kids is more far-reaching than you might expect.

You may have heard the terms “positive reinforcement” and “negative reinforcement” in reference to parenting. These terms come from the behavioral theory known as “operant conditioning.” Since its proposal in…

Researchers at Notre Dame University have found a clinical use of robotics may be beneficial in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

Have a highly sensitive child? Turns out this is a temperament shared by approximately 20% of the population—kids and adults included. Here’s the 411.

Wondering what to do if your kid is cutting? Cutting, non-suicidal self-inducing harm (NSSI), is a coping skill teens use. Here’s how parents can help.