Behavior

• Delayed Speech or Language Development

  Knowing how speech and language develop can help you figure out if you should be concerned or if your child is right on schedule.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Teens

  Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) helps teens learn how to handle intense emotions and improve their relationships.

• Disciplining Your Child

  It’s important to be consistent about discipline. If you don’t stick to the rules and consequences, kids aren’t likely to either. Find out how to vary your approach to fit your family.

• Helping Kids Cope With Cliques

  With cliques prevalent in middle and high school, most kids encounter them at some point. Here’s how parents can help kids maintain confidence and self-respect while dealing with cliques.

• Helping Kids Deal With Bullies

  Unfortunately, bullying is a common part of childhood. But parents can help kids cope with it and lessen its lasting impact.

• Helping Teens Who Self-Harm

  Cutting and other forms of self-injury among teens have become more common in recent years. Learn how to help a teen who self-harms.

• Helping Your Child Heal After Trauma

  Kids can recover after trauma with help from therapy and extra support and comfort from parents.

• How Can Social Connection Help Kids & Teens Feel Less Lonely?

  Social connection helps kids feel less lonely. Learn more.

• Is Head Banging Normal?

  Head banging can be upsetting for parents to see. But in most cases, it’s not a sign of a serious problem.

• Kids and Smoking

  The health risks of smoking are well known, many young people still do it. Here’s how to help your kids avoid smoking or quit, if they’ve already started.