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My Daughter Tends to Respond Defensively. Any Tips for Better Communication With Her?

One mom wrote in about her teenage daughter’s defensive responses, and how to communicate more productively.

December 21, 2021

Does My Grandson Have Aggressive Tantrums Because He Witnessed Abuse?

One grandparent wrote in wondering if their grandson’s aggressive tantrums could be a result of seeing his mother being abused. Here’s advice from our team of child mental health experts.

December 14, 2021

Our Eldest Son Has Meltdowns After I Get Home From Work. What Can We Do?

One dad asked us, “My 6-year-old son has meltdowns after I get home from work. He behaves differently with me than with mom. What can we do?” Here’s our advice.

December 8, 2021

How Can I Help My 5-Year-Old Son Understand His Emotions and Manage What Appears to Be an Anxious Tic?

“I have two possibly related questions. My 5-year-old son says he’s sad but doesn’t know why. He also seems to have developed an anxious tic. Do you have any advice?”

November 23, 2021

My Son Has a Speech Delay and Expresses His Frustration By Biting. How Can I Respond to This Behavior?

“My son has a speech delay. He does know some words, but bites and hits me when he’s angry, is told ‘no,’ or is asked to wait for something. Do you have advice for how to respond to this behavior?”

November 16, 2021

Ask a Child Psychologist

common questions asked by parents

My Daughter Tends to Respond Defensively. Any Tips for Better Communication With Her?

Does My Grandson Have Aggressive Tantrums Because He Witnessed Abuse?

Our Eldest Son Has Meltdowns After I Get Home From Work. What Can We Do?

How Can I Help My 5-Year-Old Son Understand His Emotions and Manage What Appears to Be an Anxious Tic?

My Son Has a Speech Delay and Expresses His Frustration By Biting. How Can I Respond to This Behavior?

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