Advice & Support

Kids who are out of control at home can benefit from behavioral therapy that resets the relationship, and the rules, between parents and children

Many parents have real concerns about the sexy, gruesome Halloween costumes marketed to children. Here are some tips for selecting a creative but age-appropriate costume for trick-or-treating this year.

How to assess whether a mainstream school has what your child needs—from attitude to classroom configurations to specialists on site

Relationships are important, particularly for a child's developing self-esteem. Extracurricular activities provide a great foundation for building friendships and making kids more confidant.

How to help our daughters overcome the challenges to developing confidence and a positive body image

What parents can do to help girls build confidence based on what they can do, not what they look like

A disruptive behavior disorder could explain these symptoms, but so could PTSD. The key to making a correct assessment and providing the proper treatment is managing the oppositional behavior first.

How to steer kids towards a diet of activities that's good for them and the family—and not just their college applications

A son with powerful phobias about everything from balloons to vacuum cleaners poses a challenge to his parents and more adventurous siblings

College is a time for students to become more independent, but parents of kids with ADHD still need to offer support.