Shane Petersen is CEO of Lifeline for Youth and has worked with youth for more than 30 years. He says parents often ask him what is the difference from "normal teen behavior" and what they really ...

Following some recent discussion of what makes us uncomfortable or even indignant as people of faith in a complicated culture, let alone a fallen world, I was reading last week in an online periodical ...

The question of what is “normal” comes up often in psychotherapy and personal counseling. Does the desire never to be separated from a spouse, even briefly, qualify as “codependence” or is it simply a ...

If you’ve ever found yourself questioning whether your toddler’s latest behavioral masterpiece is normal or cause for concern, you’re not alone. One minute they’re sweetly stacking blocks, the next ...

Adolescence is a time when children test their footing to convince themselves they can stand on their own. As teens move toward independence, they can often be particularly challenging to parents as ...

Live Science spoke with leading psychiatrist Dr. Dinesh Bhugra ahead of his appearance at the HowTheLightGetsIn festival in London. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

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Experts say biting is developmentally appropriate behavior for infants and toddlers. There are ways to stop your kid from biting.