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How Can I Stop My 3 Year Old from Hitting?

One parent wrote in about her toddler’s aggressive behavior: hitting. Here are three tips for how to handle 3 year old hitting, from our team of child mental health experts.

November 7, 2022

My Child Saw a Scary Image and Can’t Sleep. What Can I Do?

One parent wrote in because their child saw a scary image on TV, and is having trouble sleeping. Here are three tips from our team of child mental health experts.

November 1, 2022

How Can I Help My Sibling with an Eating Disorder?

One sibling wrote in with concerns about their brother’s food avoidance. Here’s advice from our team of experts about how to help a sibling with an eating disorder.

October 25, 2022

Is My Son Experiencing Preschool Anxiety?

One parent wrote in, asking about how to support their son in dealing with new hesitancy around school. Here’s advice from our team of experts about how to navigate preschool anxiety.

October 17, 2022

Should I Worry about My 5-Year-Old’s Obsession with Halloween, Spooky Toys, and Scary Themes?

One parent wrote in, worried that their child seemed obsessed with scary stuff. Here’s our team’s advice about if and when to worry when a child likes scary things.

October 10, 2022

Ask a Child Psychologist

common questions asked by parents

How Can I Stop My 3 Year Old from Hitting?

My Child Saw a Scary Image and Can’t Sleep. What Can I Do?

How Can I Help My Sibling with an Eating Disorder?

Is My Son Experiencing Preschool Anxiety?

Should I Worry about My 5-Year-Old’s Obsession with Halloween, Spooky Toys, and Scary Themes?

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