Most parents have caught their children lying at some point - and while it can be frustrating, new research suggests occasional lying during childhood is completely normal and usually not a sign of ...

For parents, caregivers and teachers, it's often tempting to base our thinking on a child's development around what we understand as "normal." Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing ...

Parenting toddlers is no easy task! From saying no to everything to getting overwhelmed over little things, many toddler behaviors leave parents in a constant dilemma. Many parents are left with the ...

Children whose irritability does not reduce between three and seven years are at higher risk of depression and self-harm as teenagers, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. Irritability and ...

Many parents know the feeling of having a child who won't share or take turns. It's frustrating to try to set a good example ...

Researchers who tracked more than 3,000 children for 16 years found that frequent, long-term dishonesty in childhood was ...

The impact of socioeconomic conditions on child development has been a subject of research for many years 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11. Studies have assessed factors such as parents’ education, income, ...

We often use the terms pretend play or make-believe play (the acting out of stories which involve multiple perspectives and the playful manipulation of ideas and emotions), that reflect a critical ...

"My child's a poor eater" is a complaint frequently heard during medical consultations. Such concerns are often unjustified but a source of much parental frustration. Marc Bellaïche, MD, a ...