"The basic premise that children must learn about emotions is that all feelings are OK to have; however, only some reactions are OK." –Dan Siegel Earlier today, a mom called me regarding her son’s ...

Small habits like nail-biting or hair pulling in children may seem harmless, but they can sometimes signal deeper emotional ...

Do you ever feel like your mind hops from one thing to the next without warning? That pull to act on sudden ideas or speak before you’ve thought it through— that’s impulse control. Prefer to listen ...

Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are a class of psychiatric disorders characterized by difficulties controlling aggressive or antisocial impulses. Because they can involve physical violence, theft, or ...

Challenges with impulsivity and emotional regulation may present as aggression in children with ADHD. These behaviors can be challenging, but a mental health professional can help create an effective ...

A landmark study of nearly 10,000 children reveals that poverty doesn't just limit a girl's opportunities — it accelerates her biology, triggering earlier puberty that creates a neurological mismatch ...