You’ve probably seen a child have a tantrum when their favorite toy was taken away or a teen who got moody after friendship drama. But how much moodiness is normal, and at what point could a child or ...

Is your child often irritable or prone to temper outbursts? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies the distinctions between bipolar disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), ...

Like adults, children and adolescents can get depressed, displaying persistent sadness and loss of interest in once pleasurable activities, including a sense of discouragement and feelings of ...

Retrospec reports that 96% of parents agree outdoor time boosts kids' moods, though many struggle with screen time ...

Ever notice how your child’s attitude shifts depending on what’s going on at home? The place where kids spend most of their time really does set the tone for their day. From the way their room is set ...

My clients are sensitive to the world around them. They feel emotions deeply and have big internal or external reactions. I work with children (ages 3+), teens, and young adults on their journeys to ...

PACKING A LUNCH THAT COULD ACTUALLY BOOST YOUR CHILD’S MOOD. ARE THE PACKING OF THE LUNCHBOX WE ARE GOING TO GET SO MANY EMAILS FROM PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT HOW I’M CUTTING THIS FOOD. A HIGH PRESSURE ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some of the harmful effects on early child development attributed to postpartum depression may be caused in part by depression during pregnancy, a UK study shows for the ...

In modern society, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior have become common issues globally. This trend is also growing among children, raising concerns for their mental and physical health.

PORTLAND, OR– Exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child’s developing brain and cause damage to language development, memory, and mood regulation, according to a study. Air ...

Many parents know that infants love to be sung to; however, there is limited prior research to show the long-term effects on parental singing. In a new study, researchers explored whether using a ...

Foods such as biscuits, chips, instant noodles, and snacks, along with sugary fluids, trigger extreme highs and lows of energy levels, and this cycle tends to make kids irritable and moody (Image: ...