The alarm rings. You call their name, turn on the light and remind them that school starts soon. Five minutes later, they’re still asleep. Before assuming your tween or teen is being lazy, consider what is happening inside their body. ...

If you have a kid who plays video games, you’ve probably seen it happen. They lose a round, miss a goal or are told it’s time to turn the game off, and suddenly there’s yelling, crying or a controller being tossed across the room. Why can losing a video game make kids so angry? According to Dr. Jay Berk, Ph.D., a local psychologist who works with children and adolescents, there’s more going on than simply being a sore loser. ...

For many teens, acne feels like an unwelcome part of growing up. One day their skin is clear, and the next they’re dealing with pimples before school pictures, dances or hanging out with friends. While acne is incredibly common, that doesn’t make it any less frustrating. The good news is that understanding why acne happens and knowing when to seek help can make a big difference for both teens and parents. ...

Summer is filled with bike rides, pool days, playground adventures and backyard fun. Unfortunately, it’s also the season of scraped knees, bug bites, sunburns and the occasional trip to urgent care. While most summer mishaps can be handled at home, knowing when to seek medical attention can help parents feel more confident when accidents happen. ...

Looking for something new to read with the kids this month? These are the books currently on our to-be-read pile. ...

If you’ve stepped foot in a carpool line or your own living room lately, you’ve probably seen it: kids squeezing, squishing and obsessing over toys like NeeDoh. It might look like a passing trend, but according to experts, there’s a lot more going on beneath the squish. ...

If it feels like siblings can go from laughing to arguing in seconds, often over something that seems insignificant, it’s not unusual. In fact, what looks like “annoying for no reason” is usually part of normal childhood development. ...

Few parenting moments test your patience quite like a full-blown temper tantrum. While those big emotions can feel overwhelming for both kids and parents, experts say tantrums are a normal part of childhood development. ...

Homework challenges are far more common and complex than most people realize. Here are a few ways to help your child for a better extension of the school day. ...

For parents who have children who struggle with anxiety around new places, it can be frustrating for everyone. Why is something that’s supposed to be fun suddenly so hard? We talk about why some kids have anxiety and ways you can help. ...