When you think of how to parent a child, a complex array of theories, perspectives, and references come to mind. The way in which parents set boundaries and limits in their parenting styles truly affects the behavior of children. In examining the...
Children who have Asperger's Syndrome can be difficult to discipline because they often have trouble understanding social behavior rules and responding to social cues. In addition to these issues, kids with Asperger's Syndrome are also...
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder characterized by severe depression interspersed with periods of euphoria, also known as mania. The normal age of onset is the late teens and early 20s, but children can also develop the disorder, according to...
Children may experience many different skin disorders; some may be ongoing and others may be rare occurrences. Some common skin disorders in children include rash, warts, acne, ringworm, allergic reactions and impetigo. Other, more rare skin...
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder in which individuals demonstrate changing mood symptoms, which include the presence of elevated mood, or mania, and depression. The National Institute of Mental Health indicates that children with the disorder...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that children as young as 6 can be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It can be hard to determine if a child is suffering from bipolar disorder or another disorder such as attention...
Conduct disorder is characterized by the repeated violation of the rights of others and the inability to follow the basic norms of society. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports an estimated 4 percent of children...
Depressive disorders in children can have far-reaching effects on children's daily functioning and interpersonal relationships. Although ups and downs are a normal part of life, when moods impact functioning, or are frequent or long-lasting, they...
Anxiety can impact nearly everyone, including children and adolescents. Anxiety disorders usually cause intense fear, worry and/or uneasiness that can last for extended periods of time and interrupt daily life tasks, explains the National Mental...
Many different kinds of cardiac disorders occur in children, but they can be classified into two main groups, according to The Children's Hospital-Denver. In congenital disorders, the child was born with the problem. In acquired disorders, the...
Pediatric bipolar disorder, also known as early-onset bipolar disorder, affects 7 percent of children seen in psychiatric facilities, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. A patient with bipolar disorder experiences mood swings...
Infants and children can suffer from a range of common bladder disorders, such as day- or night-time bed wetting, rare forms of cancer or physical abnormalities. Diagnosis of these disorders requires special attention from pediatric urologists....
There are many types of sleep problems, and if your child experiences any of them, it can affect him in a variety of ways. For his overall health, well being and happiness, as well as your own, figuring out the cause and helping your child...
Children normally disagree with parents from time to time over toys, chores, homework and a multitude of other daily activities. However, if your child's defiance becomes persistent or threatens his emotional, physical or social well-being,...
A child is diagnosed with an anxiety disorder if feelings of fear and worry significantly affect her life. Untreated anxiety disorder can cause problems in school and among peers, as well as affect the child's self-esteem, according to the...
A neurological disorder is an ailment of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Depending upon the neurological injury, children with a neurological disorder may have difficulty with movement, speech, thinking,...
A neurological disorder or disease affects the central and peripheral nervous system. According to the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, a child's complex and vulnerable nervous system can be damaged by traumas, infections, heredity and tumors,...
Children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) display a continuous pattern of hostility and disobedience to rules. According to Medline Plus, 8 percent of children in school suffer from this disorder.
Skin disorders are common in children of all age groups. Most of these conditions are self-limited and can be treated with over-the-counter remedies. Occasionally, skin disorders can become severe and require medical attention. The most common...
The American Psychiatric Association may list a new diagnosis in its 2013 "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders," dietitian Denise Reynolds reports: selective eating disorder. SED has negative health and social effects that can...
Childhood Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), currently referred to as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a chronic condition that can be present into adulthood, reports the MayoClinic.com. ADHD can cause lifelong stress and problem...
Anxiety disorders come in many shapes and sizes, and anxiety itself is present not only in adults, but in children as well. Dealing with anxiety can be very difficult for some children, making it hard to focus in school, socialize normally with...
Society places unrealistic expectations on children, teens and women regarding weight and appearance. Children develop eating disorders due to these pressures combined with mental health issues and a need for control.
Developmental disorders in children are often pervasive in nature. This means that the child falls behind peers in terms of cognition, social skills and emotional understanding. As such, exercises that help children with developmental delays...
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that lies at the base of the throat. In response to signals from the pituitary gland in the brain, the thyroid secretes hormones responsible for the body’s metabolism. These hormones control the speed...
Your children can provide clues to their vision problems. If they avoid coloring, lack hand-eye coordination in playing ball, rub their eyes frequently and bump into objects, they may have an underlying visual disorder, according to the American...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) mimics the signs of bipolar disorder in children. Children with bipolar disorder may seem hyperactive, change from one thought to another rapidly and be unable to stay on task for any length of...
Attention deficit disorder was the term previously used in the diagnoses of children with ADD. The diagnostic term has sense been changed and the correct diagnostic term for these children is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. A...
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed medication for children suffering anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It's recommended that children with these disorders also receive therapy from a mental...
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