Babies bite. Toddlers throw tantrums. Kids play rough. Siblings might swat at each other while fighting over toys or the last popsicle. It's not uncommon for children — especially younger ones who ...

Prosocial behaviors are voluntary actions intended to help others. Children display prosocial behavior when they share toys, comfort someone who is sad, or work together to complete a task. Share on ...

Raising kids is the toughest job because kids act out in challenging ways. But when we make sense of their behavior, ...

Research scientists say kids who are persistently aggressive or defiant in their teens were likely showing signs of persistent aggressive behavior years earlier when they are toddlers. Sometimes as a ...

When the parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley were convicted of involuntary manslaughter, it was a watershed moment in US school shooting cases. It was also a key moment in parental ...

Sleep is a critical part of a child's overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave. According to a new study, getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects ...

A consistent bedtime may be more important to a child's ability to control their emotions and behavior than the duration or quality of their sleep, according to a new publication. Sleep can affect a ...