Behavior

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

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!

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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.

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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.

Happy schoolboy on way to school running away from mother.

Behavior, Special Needs

7 Strategies to Address Elopement in Special Needs Children

From structured routines to environmental modifications, learn how to create a supportive framework to enhance the safety and well-being of children who elope.

Upset mother having problem with noisy naughty daughter jumping on couch and screaming.

Behavior, Parenting

Help! I Have No Patience for My ADHD Child

Parenting a child with ADHD requires a lot of patience and understanding. If you’re looking for techniques for keeping your cool, have a look at our guide.

Young parents comfort their cute daughter.

Behavior, Special Needs

How You Can Assist a Family Through Pediatric Mental Health Crises

Children may experience mental health crises for a variety of reasons. Even without psychiatric training, you can make a difference in a child’s life.

Kid with ADHD don't paying attention to his mother.

Behavior

Recognizing Borderline Personality Disorder in Children

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is usually diagnosed in early adulthood and is marked by extreme emotions and unstable relationships.

Headphones with decals on them.

Autism, Behavior

Autism Headphone Decals

Many kids with autism wear noise-canceling headphones to help them deal with loud noises. These decals adhere to the headphones and let others know what they are for!

Little child is crying.

Behavior

Public Spaces and SPD: Strategies for Navigating Sensory Triggers

Public spaces can be challenging with SPD. Take a look at these practical tips and tools for navigating public spaces and sensory processing disorder.

children and mother crying first day go to pre-kindergarten school.

Behavior

How To Help a Child With Separation Anxiety at School

Helping your child cope with separation anxiety at school can feel like an uphill battle without the right tools. Learn how to set them up for success here!

Little girl showing stop gesture to angry mother while sitting in bed at home.

Behavior

Recognizing and Treating Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Find out how to recognize the signs and symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder, the conditions associated with it, and the treatments that can help.

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Behavior

What is a Sensory Diet?

For kids that struggle with overstimulation or understimulation, a sensory diet can be a helpful to help them feel more calm and in control of their bodies.

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Behavior

Tips for Successful Sensory-Friendly Haircuts

Grab this list of top tips for a successful sensory friendly haircut, designed to help you and your child relax, let go of stress, and have fun.

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Behavior

How Parenting Styles Affect Behavior in Children

Thanks to years of research, we know parenting style and child behavior are linked, so how you choose to parent impacts your child’s development.

Upset toddler throwing a tantrum at home.

Behavior

7 Ways To Find Your Peace When Your Toddler Is Having a Meltdown

Learn how to handle toddler meltdowns by staying present and calm. Discover the triggers that cause them and practical tips to find your peace here!

Mother and daughter consueling baby crying at kindergarten.

Behavior

Toddler Crying? 6 Reasons Why and How to Handle Them

Toddler crying is exhausting and unpredictable. Learn ways to understand and support your child through this emotional and normal stage of development.

Mother parenting her young child.

Behavior

Toddler Won’t Listen? Try These 11 Behavior Tips

Toddler won’t listen? Stay calm, be consistent, and model good behavior. Here are strategies to help you when your toddler doesn’t listen to you.