What Are the Signs of Mental Illness in Children?
With ER visits by kids who attempted or considered suicide doubling, parents should know what signals depression, anxiety or other disorders and how to respond.
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One-Stop Pediatric Care
Physical and mental health impact one another and recently, there’s been a move to patient-centered pediatric care. For children experiencing anxiety, behavior problems or more significant mental disorders each year, timely access to a mental health professional can alleviate a serious issue.
10 Ways Being Tired Hurts Children
What damage can overtiredness cause your child? Are sleep aids safe for children?
Mom Com Comeback
Adult coloring books are all the rage. Harried moms will appreciate the humor in this new coloring book from a former MetroKids cartoonist!
"But I Don't Want to Go to School"
What to do if the thought of going to school makes your child sick
Understand Each Age and Stage
Be prepared for the tumultuous stages children go through as they grow from kindergartners to teens with these tips.
Overcome These 5 Exercise Hurdles
Here are common reasons why we balk at putting on walking shoes and stocking the fridge with fruits and veggies.
Why Is My Child So Angry?
Numerous triggers can irritate children, produce stress and anxiety and set off anger. Here are suggestions from professionals and parents for dealing with angry children.
Bipolar's Alarming Increase
Is it real, or just better recognition and diagnosis?
Boiling Over
When your child frequently loses self-control, it's time to act. Here are tips to help parents and their kids to manage anger.
Help Her Like Her Body
In today’s media climate, girls often need their parents’ help to feel good about themselves.