Opinion
It’s all in the timing
After seeing so many behaviors change quickly, parents expect all change to be equally fast.
Opinion
Scoring below the cut but still depressed: What to do?
If you diagnose a teen with mild depression, there are six nonmedical goals you can set before trying medication.
Opinion
Making an effective referral is surprisingly complex
Lack of completion of referrals can come from structural factors and interpersonal factors.
Opinion
Speaking the unspeakable: Talking to children about parental mental illness
You need to be prepared to talk with children and teens about their parents’ mental illness.
News
Why do you need to know about bipolar disorder?
You are crucial for communicating the expected recurring cyclic nature of episodes of depression and mania or hypomania, and the need for...
News
Taming or teaching the tiger? Myths and management of childhood aggression
How does a child ward off aggressive peers without getting hurt or in trouble while also not looking weak or whiny?
Opinion
Sleepless in adolescence
Too little sleep by teens results in irritability, dropping grades, anxiety, depression, obesity, oppositionality, and even substance abuse.
Opinion
You can help with behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder
Lean on your knowledge of antecedents, behaviors, consequences, and especially gaps to sort out and address problem behaviors.
Opinion
Mindfulness and child health
Structured mindfulness programs for children have been shown to help reduce symptoms of depression, PTSD, anxiety, and negative affect.
Opinion
Solving stool refusal
The “Penis Talk” and “Poop Party” can save the day.