How can parents distinguish between typical teenage behavior and signs of more serious mental health issues? Jessica Holzbauer, LCSW, shares her insights on recognizing normal developmental changes, ...

In low-income families, fathers who are engaged in their children's lives can help to improve their mental health and behavior, according to a new study. In low-income families, fathers who are ...

Hello everyone, and welcome to today’s online chat about educating adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. My name is Christina Samuels, and I cover special education for Education Week.

In 2020, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions reduced social interactions and altered routines, increasing feelings of social isolation and instability. These restrictions increased adolescents’ ...

Children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis (AD) tended to have a higher number of delinquent behaviors than those without AD, including fighting, cheating on exams, and suspension. Incidence of ...

A large-scale program that enlisted students in disadvantaged middle schools to teach younger peers reduced disciplinary problems and improved academic achievement, reports new research led by a ...

The reader asked: "With all the mental and emotional health issues that can afflict our youth, how do parents identify if their kids are in psychological trouble?" In partial answer to such a large ...

While lead exposure in children has been associated with cognitive and behavioral problems, few studies have examined later psychiatric symptoms. A new analysis led by researchers at Brown ...

Childhood is a time of growth, learning, and development. Your child is increasing in height and weight, learning new physical and social skills, and laying the foundations of adulthood. If you have ...