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.
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I know this is very personal and a choice that is very individualized. I am wanting to hear from parents of ADHD kids, who made the decision to have the kids take medication, as part of their treatment. I am wondering what led you to choose this, what your experience been like, and how your child...
Long rambling post. Please be kind.. My teen daughter has showed signs of ADHD via a smaller scale test with a neuro psych. Unlike her sibling with inattentive ADHD, my teen daughter did not present issues during her younger years so we have not yet had her do the full blown neuro psyc...
We’re looking for a male therapist for our 16 year old son. He’s a great kid, and generally responsible and thoughtful, but he can be impulsive, cavalier and overconfident about things. For example, we recently allowed his friend to drive my car to go somewhere and on the way back, my son, who doesn...
Hi all...Reaching out to parents of kids diagnosed with ADHD, emphasis on the struggle with inattention and exec functioning...What accomodations were most helpful to your child? Were there any you had put in place that were not helpful? We have just discovered, (the hard way), that m...
My daughter has always been emotional and a bit of a worrier. In the last month, her anxiety had absolutely skyrocketed, resulting in some worrisome and neurotic behavior. Even my never-see-a-doctor husband is taken aback and ordering books on Amazon to help learn how to ease her worries. This is al...
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