Behavior

Some children may need help managing self injurious behaviors or other sensitivities. Learn how to manage these issues through discipline and calming strategies.

Autistic child bite card expressing negative emotions and throwing tantrums.

Behavior

Understanding Intermittent Explosive Disorder in Children

Are you worried about your child’s unexpected aggression and explosive behaviors? Learn how to support a child with intermittent explosive disorder.

Woman teaching emotional regulation to her children through taking deep breaths

Behavior

5 Emotional Regulation Activities for Kids

Want to teach your child how to regulate emotions? Here are emotional regulation activities for kids that can help!

Parents with a Little Son Sitting at the Table in a Restaurant

Behavior, Special Needs

5 Tips for Dining Out with Children Who Have Sensory Sensitivities

Worried about dining out with sensory sensitivities? Try these tips for less stress and more fun the next time you take your family out to eat.

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Behavior

Is Your Child a Compulsive Liar?

Are you worried your child is a compulsive liar? Read this article for everything you need to know about compulsive lying in children.

Autistic boy playing with colorful dice being watched by a psychotherapist sitting in the background.

Autism, Behavior

OCD vs Autism in Children: How To Tell the Difference

OCD and ASD are fundamentally different, but their symptoms are very similar. Learn how to tell the difference to support your child.

A child being emotional.

Behavior

5 Ways to Use a Feelings Wheel for Kids

A feelings wheel is a fantastic tool for helping children identify their emotions, develop empathy, and work on conflict resolution.

Young parents comfort their cute daughter.

Behavior

How To Help Your Child’s Dysregulated Nervous System

Frequent meltdowns, irritability, or easily being triggered can indicate a dysregulated nervous system. Learn ways to help regulate your child’s nervous system.

Little child playing in hammock at home

Behavior, Sensory Activities

8 Must-Haves for a Soothing Sensory Toolkit

Looking for sensory toolkit essentials for your child? These soothing items can help your child with sensory processing difficulties!

Boy with autism spectrum disorder bite hand and negative expression behavior.

Autism, Behavior

Managing Autism Burnout Symptoms in Children

Are you concerned your autistic child may be burnt out? Find out how to manage autism burnout symptoms here.

Stressed young woman nanny irritated by loud hyperactive little preschool kid girl at home.

Behavior

My Child Disagrees With Everything I Say! (6 Tips)

Are harsh words and constant arguments driving you to a breaking point in your parent-child relationship? Learn how to curb disagreements here!

Caring young mom showing support to unhappy offended kid.

Behavior

4 Signs of a Socially Awkward Child

All children have moments of awkward behavior, but some children have more difficulty in social situations than others and may struggle to make friends.

Overjoyed little boy patient have fun give high five to male doctor at consultation in clinic with mom.

Behavior

3 Ways To Help Your Child Set Boundaries

Setting and enforcing clear boundaries for permissible behavior is a healthy way to begin teaching kids the basics of respect at a young age.

Little boy crying and sitting on the ground.

Behavior

6 Ways to Address Mood Swings in Children

Mood swings in children can be managed by establishing a routine, teaching coping skills, setting clear boundaries, and modeling appropriate behavior.

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Autism, Behavior

7 Ways To Stop Your Child’s Perseveration

You can support your child’s perseveration with practical strategies, support, and a better understanding of their behavior.

Mom doing gymnastics with kid.

Behavior

My Toddler Keeps Tilting His Head to His Shoulder. Should I Be Worried?

Head tilting in toddlers is often due to torticollis, or tight neck muscles on one side. This can usually be corrected with physical therapy.