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 ...

Small habits like nail-biting or hair pulling in children may seem harmless, but they can sometimes signal deeper emotional ...

With kids going back to school, many parents are concerned about how their child will do managing their behavior for eight hours a day. School can be overwhelming for kids who may already struggle ...

In many homes, parenting happens on the go. A spilled glass, a missed homework deadline, a sudden tantrum. The response comes fast and sharp. This is called reactive parenting. It means reacting to a ...

Child pedestrian safety and behaviour research occupies a critical niche in public health and urban planning. Investigations in this field integrate insights from developmental psychology, ...

This post was written by Elizabeth Berry, BSc, and Patricia Lockwood, Ph.D. Adolescence is a time of rapid change, biologically, emotionally, and socially. While most young people are able to navigate ...

Director of the Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families and Children, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Jaimie Monk has received funding from the Ministry of Social Development ...

Parents can get insights into their children’s behaviour during an interactive discussion next week. Chefanices Williams, educational therapist at Victor Scott Primary School, is organising the free ...