It can be scary if your baby begins to bang their head on things, but it’s more common than you think. It’s often simply self-soothing, but if you’re concerned, talk with your pediatrician. You’ll do ...

Head banging can be surprising or upsetting for parents to see. But in most cases, occasional head banging is not a sign of a problem. More likely, it’s a form of self-stimulation, self-comfort, or ...

Q: When he throws a tantrum, which happens several times a day, my 20-month-old often gets down on the floor and starts banging his head. Worried that he may hurt himself, I pick him up and comfort ...