In the classic "Bobo doll" studies, children witnessed adults play with a rubber, inflated toy. The adults either behaved aggressively towards the doll, such as hitting it with a hammer or kicking it, ...

All children (like all people) can be verbally and physically aggressive. All children (like all people) are more likely to act aggressively when frustrated. Neuro-developmentally atypical children ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. Aggression is defined as a form of physical or verbal behavior ...

Research scientists say kids who are persistently aggressive or defiant in their teens were likely showing signs of persistent aggressive behavior years earlier when they are toddlers. Sometimes as a ...

Feb. 9—Federal prosecutors say a former Punahou School should remain jailed until trial to protect the public because he is allegedly "a prolific and aggressive child predator." Federal prosecutors ...

At least half of all autistic children experience some form of aggression, such as hitting, kicking or name-calling, while their parents are tasked with helping them cope and integrate socially. Yet ...

HOUSTON — A Texas school crossing guard is being hailed as a hero after he placed himself between children and an aggressive driver. Michael Phill, affectionately known as “Mr. Michael” by students ...

A longitudinal study tested the novel hypothesis that aggressive and disruptive children engage in frequent conflicts with classmates to strengthen their position in the group and enhance their ...

In a study of children and adults, both higher age and having had a pet dog were associated with better ability to recognize dog emotions from facial expressions. The findings show that 4-year-olds ...

Preschoolers who are aggressive, angry, and inattentive tend to have fewer playmates than their non-aggressive classmates, whether they are boys or girls. In comparison, non-aggressive children do ...

Child therapist Dr. Tina Sharma explains that aggression in children is a sign of emotional overwhelm, not defiance. Parents can help by staying calm, pausing before reacting, and connecting with ...

An 8-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy were attacked and injured by elk four days apart in a northern Colorado town. Officials with the Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) warned residents and travelers ...