Operationally define challenging behaviors. Challenging behaviors should be defined in terms that are specific, observable, and measureable (i.e., one can see and count the behaviors). Be specific ...

No child’s perfect, right? So what’s a parent to do when they’re at their wit’s end – whether because of toddler tantrums or teen defiance? The first step in tackling challenging behavior is ...

Toddlers are wonderful—they are creative, engaging, silly, and fun. They are also easily frustrated and have a reputation for being unreasonable. This is largely because of their immature, yet ...

Mistreatment is disrespectful behavior that interferes with the learning process. Examples of mistreatment include public belittlement or humiliation, threats of physical harm or punishment, ...

As a psychologist specializing in working with kids and adolescents with very challenging behavior, I spend a lot of time thinking about how to help kids stay “regulated,” which in essence means calm ...

(Family Features) Many parents of young children face behavioral concerns like children not listening, throwing tantrums, biting and more. While every situation is unique, parents can rest assured ...

After appropriately identifying the behavior in a child with autism, a suitable intervention can be used to proactively, or reactively, reduce and replace it. Challenging behaviors can be difficult to ...

Photo by Tuesdays Child, which specializes in childrens behavior by helping both the child and the parent. What do you do when your child hits, throws tantrums or refuses to share? Where should you ...

The social and emotional development of young children goes through several different, specific stages. Understanding those stages and learning how to appropriately respond to behaviors is an ...

Now that you know several different prevention strategies, which one will you use first? We have provided you with some tips for success to help you through the process: Choose specific challenging ...

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A viral post on Twitter by a University of Maryland student has elicited a response from the university after she shared what some might call misogynistic language in a teaching ...