Praise and rewards can be an effective way to change kids' behavior for the better. Here's how to use them.

Understanding and managing a room full of students is often a “trial by fire” for less experienced educators, according to Megan Ryan, the mentor coordinator for teacher professional development at ...

Common games can support children's development if played the right way. Source: RDNE Stock Project / Pexels Building impulse control and communication skills can be fun. And many families probably ...

Leila Lubin doesn’t see the point in suspending students or making them miss instructional time for their misbehavior. She works hard to incentivize good behavior and chooses nonpunitive alternatives ...

A sign in a classroom at Lead Elementary encourages children to take a break when feeling big emotions. Teachers across the country say student behavior is still challenging post-pandemic, and more ...

This school year, students nationwide have been filmed swearing at teachers, flipping over desks, and committing physical violence. Poor behavior in schools is not new, but educators’ testimony and ...

At least 1 in 20 families struggles with an aggressive child. Such children and their families need and should be offered evidence-based treatments. When these families get ineffective therapies—or no ...

There are two groups of medications a doctor may prescribe for a child with ADHD. These include stimulants and nonstimulants. A doctor may recommend a combination of medications and behavioral ...