Kyle D. Pruett M.D.

When Did Normal Children's Behavior Become "Undesirable"?

So-called undesirable behaviors are developmental behaviors, each providing an opportunity to develop bedrock social and emotional coping skills.

So-called undesirable behaviors are developmental behaviors, each providing an opportunity to develop bedrock social and emotional coping skills.

There’s Nothing Wrong With “Shy”

By providing guidance and support, parents can help their “shy” child stay comfortable and ultimately find their way in the post-pandemic world.

By providing guidance and support, parents can help their “shy” child stay comfortable and ultimately find their way in the post-pandemic world.

Why It's So Important to Teach Kids to Be Kind

Kindness is the most powerful and useful of all social-emotional skills.

Kindness is the most powerful and useful of all social-emotional skills.

Post-Pandemic Travel Advice for Families With Kids

The novelty, and learning the ins and outs of travel early, can make life more of an ongoing adventure for families.

The novelty, and learning the ins and outs of travel early, can make life more of an ongoing adventure for families.

Parent Teacher Collaboration: Not All It Can Be

Collaboration between parents and teachers is crucial to students' success. There are some key things parents should remember when fostering healthier parent-teacher collaboration.

Collaboration between parents and teachers is crucial to students' success. There are some key things parents should remember when fostering healthier parent-teacher collaboration.

Has Resilience Arrived at Your House?

Many kids still aren't catching up in school after the pandemic, despite all our talk about their "resilience." How do we support kids' learning and emotional growth?

Many kids still aren't catching up in school after the pandemic, despite all our talk about their "resilience." How do we support kids' learning and emotional growth?