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Behavior

“Is it normal?” As parents, we’ve asked that question about our child’s behavior countless times. (Hint: Most of the time, it’s normal.) But just because a child’s behavior is normal doesn’t mean it doesn’t need to be addressed, whether it’s separation anxiety on the first day of school or potty-training regression. How do you handle these typical behaviors, and how do you know when developmentally normal conduct veers into something that may require professional help?

 

Check out articles written by pros and parents alike, along with our many videos on behavior: Chicago experts lead you through common issues like separation anxiety, potty-training and bullying, and offer strategies on how to manage them. And when you need quick reassurances and resources, our discussion forum has your back.

Why kids lie, and why it's okay
“Rachel did it,” I insisted, at three years old, when my parents asked why there was blue ink on our ecru walls and white couch. I was informing them that my sister, their devious daughter, was to bla...
How to make potty training your toddler fun. Yes, fun.
So your child is about to begin this huge stage of independent self-care and you have a million questions. Are they ready? Is it going to be a complete disaster? Will they cry? Will you? On the f...
Potty training regression: possible causes and what to do about it
While nighttime control often occurs years later, mastering daytime bladder and bowel control is a process which takes, on average, six months for a child to complete. Urine and stool accidents are co...

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Gotta Vent 2026

I was Facebook stalking an ex from over 20 years ago and accidentally sent him a friend request without realizing it. Bad breakup for me, not really for him. We had been friends for years first, and I should have known better than to date him. He accepted my request, which is how I realized I had se...

Too much chat GPT/AI at work

Listen I like chat GPT and A/I like anyone else but it's too much    someone sent me an email today that felt like a foreign language    it was so painstakingly A/I that I didn't even want to finish the email...   Every meeting and email are sounds so canned...it's gros...

Child therapist and/or OT in Hinsdale

Any recommendations for both/either in or near Hinsdale?  ...

Makeup artist Rec

My sister who lives in Park Ridge is looking for a last minute make up artist to do her makeup for a social event she has on 3/21. Any recommendations? Shes also considering using one of the makeup counters at old orchard but is not sure how that will work out. Would love any suggestions! ...

Podcast about GRIEF (short and valuable)

After 25 years of experience with grief, I've launched a podcast about grief of all kinds...death of a loved one, death of a pet, divorce, miscarriage, job loss, changes in relationships/life, etc...there are so many types of grief. Most people have experienced it/are experiencing it, and all will e...

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