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 read a mommyblog recently (still a thing!) that sent me into a "ADHD is different in girls than boys!" google spiral. My kindergartener (age 6) meets basically all the criteria (aside from things that don't apply to kindergarten). We've been working with her school counselor already on thing...
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We are trying to implement 2-3 evenings without phone usage and are interested in what works for other parents of the 12+ crowd. We used to do downtime via apple and had app limits set for social media, but it was a constant battle of asking for more time and arguing about how strict we are. I agree...
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