Children's Behaviour

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, is a complicated condition. It’s hard to identify the cause and can be difficult to diagnose.
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Taking your autistic child out of their comfort zone might fill you with unease, but it could help them to enjoy new experiences and gently extend their boundaries.
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Last week a survey by the charity Children’s Society showed that children are most unhappy with their appearance, above confidence, school and family life. Could this be a result of pressure in the media to look older, skinnier and prettier? MyChild takes a look into the over-sexualisation of young girls.
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The proposed Government support for families going through separation and divorce is much-needed, and helping children through this difficult, emotional time is vital. MyChild talks to parents and experts about ways of coping and supporting your child through a family break-up.
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Few of us expect a child to complete a full school day, do their homework and do an endless list of chores. However, many MyChild readers agree that encouraging their children to complete a few simple tasks around the home is beneficial for the whole household and helps children grain crucial skills that will take them through life.
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We teamed up with Build-a-Bear Workshop and Pudsey Bear and asked you to send in your stories and poems about 'The Bear of My Dreams'. All the entries were wonderful, but we had to choose eight winners, and here are their inspiring entries.
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Tantrums are a part of everyday life for children and their parents, and it’s not just toddlers who are guilty of losing it from time to time. MyChild looks at ways to deal with the drama of tantrums.
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Neuro developmental delay could explain why your child is having problems with their development. NDD expert Sue Cook of www.helpingadhd.com explains what NDD means for your child.
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Children with ADHD can make family life challenging, and it can be hard for siblings. Home can feel like a never-ending war zone when one of them is a child with ADHD.
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Psychologist professor Joan Freeman, who has worked with gifted and talented children for 35 years, explains how to spot if your child is gifted and what to do to nurture their development.
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Thu, 11/02/2010 - 10:47am
Parents are facing limited holiday playscheme places this half term due to tighter Government legislation on play workers.
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Thu, 28/01/2010 - 6:24pm
Early years children with special educational needs (SEN) are falling behind in personal and social development and literacy skills, new Government statistics have shown.
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Thu, 28/01/2010 - 3:49pm
The Government is proposing to allow new fathers up to six months paternity leave, to enable mothers to go back to work earlier.
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