By Katie Hurley — 2018
Do you suspect a teen you care about is engaging in self-harm or cutting?
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Every generation, sometimes building on and sometimes rejecting what came before, develops its own ideas about parenting. For many millennials, the clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy, a.k.a. Dr. Becky, is the person whom they trust to deliver those ideas.
When a medication is being evaluated to modify the behavior of a person with autism, one must assess the risks versus the benefits.
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When the scariest parenting moment happened, I didn’t know where to turn. After months of talking with experts, we’re on the path to healing.
Too many kids show worrying signs of fragility from a very young age. Here’s what we can do about it.
In a post #MeToo world, many parents of young boys are anxious to find a better way forward for their sons. Luckily, there are many things parents can do to foster a positive environment in which their sons can flourish and thrive, and be proud of who they grow up to be.
We tend to think of childhood as a time of innocence and joy, but as many as 2 to 3 percent of children from ages 6 to 12 can have serious depression.
While some disruptive behavior is normal, a pattern of hostility and defiance may warrant a closer look.
When disruptive behavior drives a wedge between parents and children