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Behavioral and Emotional Disorders in Children: Common Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
Medically Reviewed by Greg Dorter, RP Children

Behavioral and Emotional Disorders in Children: Common Types, Symptoms, and Treatments

Just like adults, children are complicated creatures, and they can act in unusual ways. However, at some point, their behavior can cross over into disorder territory, including any of these common behavioral and emotional disorders found in children.

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6 Creative Alternatives to Reading to Children at Bedtime
By Jeff Hayward Children

6 Creative Alternatives to Reading to Children at Bedtime

Reading and literacy are important – which is why reading books has long been a popular choice to end the day before your kid (hopefully) drifts off to dreamland. However, after a long and trying day at work, sometimes reading book after book can be especially tiring. Not only that, it’s nice to switch things […]

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No Kidding Around With These 6 Playground Safety Tips
By Jeff Hayward Children

No Kidding Around With These 6 Playground Safety Tips

The playground—it’s the ultimate space for kids to expend their energy while learning new skills and interacting with other children. However, as a parent, you have to be a bit more involved than glancing up from your phone occasionally from the sidelines. While the playground is designed for just that—playing—it can be less than fun […]

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Uplifting Ways to Promote Self-Esteem in Kids
By Jeff Hayward Children

Uplifting Ways to Promote Self-Esteem in Kids

Creating a confident base in early childhood can build better self-esteem later in life, but you may not realize that you play a big role in fostering this positivity. Your child looks to you for cues that help them form their own self-image. While you’re tripping over yourself trying to make sure your child has […]

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6 Common Habits of Children and How to Curb Them
By Jeff Hayward Children

6 Common Habits of Children and How to Curb Them

 Adults can have bad habits that can impact their health, like drinking and smoking, but kids can also have bad habits. Although they probably aren’t considered detrimental to health, these habits can be concerning as a parent. Oftentimes kids will latch on to a particular habit as a source of comfort, and they don’t really […]

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