Writing by Dr. Tim Davis
Practical guidance for parents and clinicians on understanding, supporting, and raising challenging boys.
The column
Challenging Kids
A running column for parents and clinicians on understanding and supporting challenging children — temperament, executive functioning, co-regulation, discipline that actually works, and the firefighter framework in practice. New posts regularly; the full archive is on Psychology Today.
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Parenting
When the past isn't past: how childhood trauma impacts parenting challenging boys
We all know we're supposed to remain calm during challenging episodes, but knowing how is another story…
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Parenting
Stop blaming yourself for your son's challenging behavior — it's not your fault
Parenting a challenging boy is hard. You walk on eggshells and are on alert 24/7…
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Parenting
Parenting a challenging boy: how to stay calm and be prepared
If you have a challenging boy you know how tough parenting can be. Your child challenges your authority…
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School
The IEP: a powerful, often overlooked solution to behavioral problems at school
Behavior problems at school are among the most frequent reasons that parents contact me…
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Discipline
5 steps to stop arguing with your kids
Arguing with our kids is something we all hate, but most of us spend a lot of time doing it…
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Screens & gaming
Is Minecraft dangerous? 4 tips to keep kids safe while playing
Minecraft is one of the most popular video games among the challenging boys I work with…
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Discipline
Discipline 101: what's the difference between punishments and consequences?
Discipline can be confusing. Many experts argue we should avoid punishments in favor of consequences…
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Resources
Three books every parent of a challenging child should read
If you have a challenging child and are looking for helpful parenting books, start with these three…
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Resources
Essential Resources for Parents of Challenging Boys
Navigating the complexities of parenting a challenging child can be overwhelming, but with the right resources, parents can feel empowered and supported. …
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