Check out these helpful tips on managing common family challenges.
Children and Anxiety
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue affecting both children and adults
Children And Bullying
Teasing may be a common part of childhood, but there is a fine line between teasing and bullying, and often…
Children and Communication
Children learn interpersonal and social skills based on their experiences – and parents play a key role in a child’s development of healthy communication.
Children and Community Violence
After seeing TV news coverage or hearing their peers talk at school, children are often left with many questions.
Children and Feelings
By encouraging your child to express their thoughts and emotions, you can help them talk about feelings more clearly and openly
Children And Friendships
Helping Children Foster Healthy Friendships An important part of growing up is learning how to make friends and establish relationships…
Children And Grief or Loss
The unfortunate loss of a family member, pet or friend will leave both adults and children mourning.
Children And Going Back To School
Every fall, the transition back to school can be a source of stress or anxiety, and children entering a new…
Children And Nutrition
The first five years of a child’s life are characterized by rapid physical and mental development. These years are critical…
Children and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
It’s normal to have a down day every once and awhile when kids are feeling tired and bored. If the blues continue for extended periods of time, parents should be on the lookout for signs of seasonal affective disorder.
Children and Self-Esteem
Parents have a key role in developing their child’s self-worth and can use these tips:
Children And Sibling Rivalry
Combine long summer days, rainy weather, more than one child, and a healthy dose of “unfairness” and it’s the perfect…
Children And Sleep
Kids are busy! Between school, running around with friends, going to after-school activities and doing homework, making sure your kids…
Children And Stress
People of all ages experience stress – even children. Stress can be caused by positive changes, such as starting a…
Children And Thankfulness
The concept of thankfulness can be difficult for adults to embrace, and even harder for children and teens who developmentally…
Children and Trauma
Renowned pediatrician Dr. Nadine Burke Harris discusses her recent findings on the long term effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and how caregivers can help children heal.
Children And Travel
While parents might be pros at navigating the airport and traveling to new places, it can be a stressful endeavor…
Children And Work Life
Life is busy and there is always a balance to be struck between working and making time for children