When neurodivergent kids shut down or melt down, it can seem like they are misbehaving. But these behaviors are actually ...
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Anger is not a character flaw in parents. As a psychologist, I know it's an emotion that's necessary for our survival.
Tantrums are absolutely exhausting for everyone involved, and watching your usually lovely child have a complete meltdown can leave you feeling helpless and frustrated. The good news is that tantrums ...
Recently a mother I know told me that her son hates her. She is going through a divorce, and her six-year-old son has been yelling at her and even trying to kick and hit her on occasion. We needed to ...
Deborah Green has received funding from the Commonwealth government to explore bullying. Barbara Spears has received funding in the past from the Australian Research Council, the Commonwealth ...
Is it ever okay—or at least, understandable—for one child to bully another? I spend a lot of time speaking to parent groups and students about bullying, and it’s common for parents to approach me ...
Dear Quentin, I have two children, both now in their 40s. My son is mentally ill, with substance-misuse issues, and has only ...