In the classic "Bobo doll" studies, children witnessed adults play with a rubber, inflated toy. The adults either behaved aggressively towards the doll, such as hitting it with a hammer or kicking it, ...

Most of us know that we should be taking omega-3s to benefit our brain, but a study published in Aggression and Violent ...

At least half of all autistic children experience some form of aggression, such as hitting, kicking or name-calling, while their parents are tasked with helping them cope and integrate socially. Yet ...

It may be surprising to hear that toddlers and preschoolers are the most physically aggressive age demographic. Luckily, they lack coordination and strength, making their attacks less dangerous than ...

In today's fast-paced world, emotional overwhelm among children is rising, and often, it shows up as aggression. Slamming doors, shouting, hitting, pushing, or refusing to cooperate are behaviours ...

This article was featured in New York’s One Great Story newsletter. Sign up here. One spring afternoon in 2022, Leslie was home alone in Park Slope with her 15-year-old son, Hunter. She asked him to ...