Opinion
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: December 12, 2019
The first line and most effective treatment for sleep problems in children with or without ADHD is improving sleep hygiene.
Opinion
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: October 16, 2019
After seeing so many behaviors change quickly, parents expect all change to be equally fast.
Opinion
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: August 15, 2019
You may be able to moderate an open conversation about past hurts in parent and grandparent relationships that ar...
Opinion
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: June 20, 2019
If you diagnose a teen with mild depression, there are six nonmedical goals you can set before trying medication.
Opinion
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: March 19, 2019
Lack of completion of referrals can come from structural factors and interpersonal factors.
Opinion
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: January 16, 2019
Dr. Barbara J. Howard offers strategies for talking with parents about giving up corporal punishment as way to di...
Opinion
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: December 11, 2018
Look for connections to the parent’s past when the parent’s handling of typical or problematic child behaviors is...
News
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: October 25, 2018
After ruling out medical reasons why a baby might be crying, there is much you can teach parents about consoling ...
Opinion
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: August 28, 2018
You need to be prepared to talk with children and teens about their parents’ mental illness.
News
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: June 26, 2018
Trauma during childhood may result in PTSD, even in preschool children, regressing, externalizing behavior, or su...
News
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: April 27, 2018
You are crucial for communicating the expected recurring cyclic nature of episodes of depression and mania or hypomania, and the need for maintenan...
News
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: February 27, 2018
How does a child ward off aggressive peers without getting hurt or in trouble while also not looking weak or whiny?
Opinion
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: December 19, 2017
Too little sleep by teens results in irritability, dropping grades, anxiety, depression, obesity, oppositionality, and even substance abuse.
Opinion
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: October 25, 2017
Lean on your knowledge of antecedents, behaviors, consequences, and especially gaps to sort out and address problem behaviors.
Opinion
- Author:
- Barbara J. Howard, MD
Publish date: August 17, 2017
Structured mindfulness programs for children have been shown to help reduce symptoms of depression, PTSD, anxiety, and negative affect.
