If your child is able to self-regulate and keep a level head, even when things don't go their way, Dr. Sheppard says this is ...

Life lessons start on day one—literally. A crying infant is learning how to communicate. However, actions often speak louder than words (though both are important). "Interactions between caregivers ...

Child development experts break down what parents should look out for — and what to do if they recognize this dynamic.

Transitions can stir big feelings in young children, even when nothing is “wrong.” Steady, emotionally present caregiving ...

At Hive, we welcome every child, whether neurodiverse or not, and provide personalized assessments and tailored recommendations. We can assess for neurodevelopmental ...

Parents have a lot of hopes and dreams for their children's futures — and child psychologists have their own set of goals for their kids. Child psychology experts aren't prioritizing material ...

Parents have a lot of hopes and dreams for their children's futures — and child psychologists have their own set of goals for their kids. Child psychology experts aren't prioritizing material ...

You scroll through social media, see a perfect parenting moment captured online, and wonder if you're doing everything wrong.

In the life of your child, you easily exchange thousands of words every day, or at the very least every week. And while many of these conversations may seem normal and even fairly inconsequential, ...

Children love getting toys, but that’s often lower on their wish lists than their parents believe. Here’s what they really want. “Parents and children disagree on children’s happiness levels and tend ...

One day while working at my outpatient private practice in Homewood, Illinois, I received a call from a high school counselor. She asked if I could see—right away—a senior and his parents in her ...

Parents often sense when their child seems to think, question, or learn differently from others their age. Some children show unusually strong curiosity, advanced reasoning, or a deep emotional ...