Natural disasters can destroy homes and lives in a matter of seconds, and are very scary for children and adults alike. After the disaster strikes, even if you are lucky and have sustained no injuries and minimal property damage, your kids will be...
Bereavement in children is often ignored or dismissed as if it didn't exist, according to the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Parents often try to keep the truth away from children as well, thinking kids won't be able to deal with the...
The years after children go off to college or start their own lives is often called the empty nest. The dynamics of the household and family structure change, sometimes for the better, but sometimes for the worse. Some parents, both mothers and...
If your child is experiencing stress at school, she may be hesitant to tell you, according to KidsHealth in the article "Helping Kids Cope With Stress." Although your child may be feeling overwhelmed at school, she may feel that you will be mad or...
Explaining divorce to children is rarely easy. Helping a child completely understand an adult's decision to divorce might be impossible. Even older children and teens can have difficulty comprehending why their parents chose such a drastic...
Children face a variety of stress inducing events, which may include school related sources, fear, body changes or difficult situations at home. Stress is normal for everyone, but children may not know how to deal with it in a healthy manner....
A divorce or separation can be a painful and stressful time for the children involved, especially if a parent is absent. Although you are likely hurting as well, help your children cope with the difficult transition. Even if you are unsure of what...
Divorce is most often a painful process for the two parties involved, but when there are children in the picture, it can get even uglier. Helping kids cope with divorce is essential to helping them understand that when parents separate, it's not...
If you know of a troubled teen struggling with finding his place in this world, you need to reach out and give him the tools he needs to pull through. Support through counseling may be beneficial for your teen. Teens face an array of problems...
Friendship with peers offers your teenager more than companionship and entertainment. Kids Health notes that having friends enables your teen to exert independence by fostering supportive and trusting relationships outside of the family....
There are many life triggers that can lead to stress reactions in children. Divorce, peer pressure and school are some of the leading causes of stress in children, explains the website KidsHealth. Parents sometimes teach their kids to deal with...
All children experience some stress and anxiety due to school or family tension. But if a child's anxiety is severe following a stressful situation, such as a death, separation or another stressful event, it can be very difficult for some kids to...
Experts in child development and disease prevention all cite a good diet and physical and mental health as characteristics of a healthy family. Doctors at the American Heart Association add to that equation the involvement of all family members,...
Endogenous melatonin affects biological rhythms including those involved in human reproduction. The pineal gland manufactures this hormone nightly, and melatonin readily circulates throughout the body. Sold as a nutritional supplement, it has...
Single parents face tremendous challenges. Often, a custodial parent must fulfill the roles of primary provider and caregiver without the benefit of a partner. It is a difficult task under the best of circumstances. However, it is possible to...
Most kids can hear from the time they are born, and they learn to communicate verbally by imitating the sounds and voices that surround them. However, 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 kids in the United States are born with hearing problems that range...
Baldness is something that society usually associates with aging, especially in men. For various reasons relating to both physical and emotional health, children can become bald too. Children who are afraid of standing out, and don't want to be...
Asperger’s disorder belongs under the medical umbrella of several conditions collectively called “autism spectrum disorders.” Although Asperger’s shares features with other autistic disorders, its presentation is not...
Jumping or screaming at a surprising or loud noise is not out of the ordinary for kids or even for adults. When the jump turns into an irrational and ongoing fear of noise or develops into a phobia, it can become a lifelong problem, Mayo Clinic...
The chief difference between settling an argument between your children and settling one between two adults is your children have to do what you say. Another difference is that although many adults have already received training, when your...
As an adult, the sensation of butterflies in the stomach and nervousness to speak out can be overcome through proper communication and personalizing experiences. Unfortunately, for children, overcoming that shyness isn't as easy. Because your...
Trying to help a younger child come to terms with the death of a loved one can be challenging, especially if you are also grieving. Your child's life experience, age, personality and relationship to the deceased will go a long way in determining...
According to Kids Health, even young children can experience stress in response to the demands that are placed on them and what they witness happening around them. There are many different reasons why your child may be experiencing stress and...
Fear is an inherent human emotion, and it isn't something your child will ever fully "outgrow." During the course of his childhood, many things may frighten your child, from a "monster under the bed" to a friend's dog to a...
Sometimes it may be difficult to acknowledge that you to need seek outside help for a problem your child is having. However, according to KidsHealth, children can benefit from therapy or counseling as much as adults can. Therapy for your child may...
Grief counseling, also referred to as bereavement counseling, is a form of therapy used to help individuals cope with loss. The principal role of a grief therapist is to validate the emotions experienced when life is impacted by loss. Depression...
A child's life often seems carefree, but parents sometimes forget that children have problems, too. Kids Health reminds parents that children as young as preschool age feel stress from issues such as separation anxiety. The pressures grow with the...
Coping with the death of a pet is never easy; it gets even more complicated when you have to explain death and dying to your children. For many children, the loss of a pet is their first experience with death and handling this loss appropriately...
While children who are overweight often face bullying that includes taunting or being called fat, excess weight also increases the likelihood for dangerous conditions like diabetes. A regular exercise program --- especially when supported by adult...
