BACK-TO-SCHOOL ANXIETY AND HOW TO HELP KIDS DEAL WITH IT
As September sweeps in, excitement mingles with nerves for kids and parents. And sometimes, that excitement can manifest in anxiety. ...
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PSYCHOLOGIST SAYS IT’S ‘NECESSARY’ FOR PARENTS TO MAKE MISTAKES
Parents often stress about messing up, but experts say mistakes may actually help children thrive. Mom making a mistake while ...
NEW STUDY SHOWS SUICIDAL IDEATION IN TEENS IS DECLINING, BUT RISKS REMAIN
There’s some good news in recent mental health data to report. Suicidal Ideation behaviors among teens have declined, but experts ...
WHY READING LEVELS DON’T TELL THE WHOLE STORY ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S SKILLS
If your child is in elementary school, chances are you’ve seen their “reading level” printed on a report card or ...
IS YOUR CHILD TOO COMPETITIVE? HERE’S WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND HOW TO HELP
We’ve all heard the phrase, “A little competition never hurt anyone.” In small doses, it can be a powerful motivator. ...
IS IT NORMAL FOR TEENS TO SLEEP ALL DAY IN SUMMER? EXPERTS WEIGH IN
If you’re a parent of a teen, chances are you’ve had one of those mornings, or afternoons, where you’re wondering ...
NINE SUBTLE SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE TOO HARD ON YOUR KIDS
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that strict rules and tough love are the secret sauce to ...
SIX SIGNS YOUR CHILD MIGHT BE PEOPLE-PLEASING AND HOW TO HELP THEM RECLAIM THEIR VOICE
On the outside, having a polite, kind, well-behaved child can feel like hitting the parenting jackpot. But when your kid ...
SCREEN ADDICTION, NOT SCREEN TIME, MAY BE WHAT’S HARMING OUR CHILDREN
Screen time battles happen on the regular. But new research says we might be focusing on the wrong thing altogether. ...
UNEXPECTED WAYS PARENTS MAY BE FUELING THEIR CHILD’S ANXIETY ACCORDING TO THE EXPERTS
Anxiety isn’t only an adult struggle. Studies estimate that approximately 1 in 5 children worldwide (up to 20.5%) struggle with ...