Autistic children are typically not expected to understand the concept of respect and make good choices. How does behavioral modification teach these concepts?

May 19, 2009 - Kah Ying Choo

Environmental enrichment techniques can be used to modify cat behavior. These methods decrease stress thereby reducing inappropriate or undesirable behaviors.

Apr 6, 2009 - Lorie Huston

John Rosemond has proposed a simple plan to aid classroom teachers in extinguishing inappropriate behaviors like blurting out and keepings hands to self.

Oct 9, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

Children with ADD/ADHD have many troubles with their conduct. Token economies are one way to motivate children to change their behaviors in exchange for wanted rewards.

Feb 7, 2009 - Marigold Merenda

Keep behavior problems to a minimum by developing a well-structured program and clear student expectations. Make sure yours contains the following components.

Sep 17, 2007 - Susan Carney

Parenting teenagers is full of questions. Is it normal for teens to reject parental values and have secrets? What teen behaviors are normal during adolescent development?

Dec 30, 2009 - Kelly Pfeiffer

Weight Loss Confidential is a book based on interviews with teens who've successfully lost weight. The teens share their success stories and what parents can do to help

Jun 15, 2007 - Tracy Rose

As the number of overweight teens continues to rise, more is learned about the associated health problems and risks.

Mar 18, 2009 - Susan Carney

Although employee obesity may impact the cost of doing business, weight cannot become a criterion for a worker's performance evaluation.

Dec 22, 2010 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Experts think the fight against childhood obesity should focus on pregnancy and infants. Children who are already obese need help and can overcome obesity.

Aug 29, 2010 - C. Marie

Gifted teenagers present some unique and challenging behavior issues as they mature, assert independence and question authority. Here are common situations and solutions.

Jul 17, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Parents play a pivotal role in battling obesity in children by setting good examples at home with healthy eating habits and physical activity.

May 12, 2010 - Richard Methia

Children with Asperger's are seen as odd by others, can be misunderstood and have difficulty interacting with parents. This article offers strategies.

Nov 14, 2010 - Tasha Kelley

Adolescents use food to cope with high stress situation, both at home and at school. Stress impacts the way kids eat and increases their weight over time.

May 26, 2009 - Tracy Rose

The future of our kid's health is in jeopardy. Making a turnaround is going to take help from the community, school and family.

May 12, 2009 - Tracy Rose

As well as strengthening the parent-child relationship, one on one time between parents and children can significantly decrease teen behavior problems.

Jan 10, 2010 - Kelly Pfeiffer

Teens that frequently send and receive text messages are more likely to engage in sex, drink alcohol and use drugs, according to a survey of teens.

Nov 9, 2010 - Karen Gaskell

Teens are using internet social networking sites in increasing numbers, often exhibit risky behavior and references to sex. A simple warning about consequences may help.

Jan 27, 2009 - Christine Nyholm

Although specific causes of childhood obesity are unclear, some of the triggering factors include genetics, sedentary lifestyle, and advertisements.

Dec 29, 2010 - Lalitha Goteti

Defines prevalence of childhood obesity, identifies risk factors and offers tips to parents to combat childhood obesity.

Feb 19, 2011 - Rachelle Waldron