Childhood trauma is a widespread issue, with an estimated 15 to 43 percent of girls and 14 to 43 percent…
When your teen starts dating, it’s bound to bring up lots of big emotions about your kid growing up and…
Did you frequently get spanked or humiliated as a child? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — backed up by…
Nearly 7,000 teenagers have signed up for New York City’s free online therapy program since it launched in November, with the…
Has your child ever said they were ugly, or said something else negative about their appearance? Body image issues can…
Q: Elaborate (and expensive) skincare routines are apparently all the rage with teens and tweens right now, and my 9-year-old…
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Peer pressure is among every parent’s worst nightmares. But while it might feel like it’s out of your control, there…
Parents with teens and tweens may worry that their child will someday be coerced or make a risky choice to…
Self-advocacy means being able to identify and ask for what you need to thrive. Have you ever witnessed your child…
For our first two decades of life, the prefrontal cortex of our brain is still developing and learning how to…
The New Year season (and really any time of year) tends to be rife with direct and indirect negative messaging…
Delivering an apology after a mistake is an important social skill for kids to learn — plus a good sign…
Digital self-harm is a concerning phenomenon that has been growing among teens in recent years. This practice of anonymously sharing…
Helicopter parenting can seriously hold kids back at any age — even when they’re in college. New Florida State University…
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In an effort to make puberty education more inclusive and less stigmatizing, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has just…
Showing your child how much they matter may be as easy as asking them for guidance once in a while.…
As a new crop of high school graduates prepare to go out into the world, their parents are undoubtedly nervous…
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced people of all ages into isolation, the U.S. was already experiencing a loneliness epidemic…
When your teenager comes home and begs you to let them get a tattoo, it can be a challenging conversation…
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A new survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed a sharp decline in the mental…
The last two years have been difficult for just about everyone, but teenagers have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic…
Does your child ever say things like “No one loves me” when they’re feeling down or frustrated? You’re not alone!…
Have you ever felt uneasy about one of your child’s friends or group of friends—or how your child acts around…
Parents hear all the time that children are resilient and bounce back quickly, which is true to some extent—especially when…
It can be hard to step in and intervene when others are being harassed. This can be especially tricky for…
It’s a fact: Most teens/preteens are going to experiment with relationships and sexuality at some point soon. So rather than…
A new study by the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) Institute for Arts in Medicine, the School of Health…
Is your kid old enough now that they’d just roll their eyes if you tried to suggest something like, “Let’s…
Ever wonder if you’re praising your kids too much—or not enough? We all want our kids to be confident and…
When kids lie, it can be upsetting and confusing to parents. But before you jump to conclusions about your child…
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Every parent wants to boost their child’s confidence and self esteem, but is setting off “confetti cannons” for every accomplishment…
One of our biggest jobs as parents is to encourage our kids as they learn to navigate the world. Yes,…
One of parents’ main concerns throughout this pandemic has been the mental and physical health of their children. Will there…
Catcalling, lewd stares, sexual comments, and other unwanted physical attention and harassment are unfortunately not only realities that adult women…
Self-care is a term in heavy rotation right now as most of us hunker down with our families during this…
The legalization of same-sex marriage doesn’t just benefit gay couples and their families. LGBTQ youth also appear to get a…
If you’re concerned that your teenager isn’t dating yet and may be missing out on a key part of development,…
Many teens may appear to spend an inordinate amount of time on their phones and using social media, but that…
If you’re the parent of an only child, a new study shows you might not have to worry about your…
Suicide attempts have declined among teens overall, with the major exception of black teens, found a study based on nationwide…
Divorce isn’t easy on anyone, especially children, but with enough emotional support, children tend to fare way better. A recent…
Sesame Street has done an excellent job of tackling tough subjects over the years. From creating their first homeless character…
A new scientific study recently released in JAMA Pediatrics identified seven specific positive childhood experiences that are linked to a…
Race, gender, and religion are just a few of the categories that make up a person’s identity. This week, Sesame…
As parents, we teach our children to love themselves. We don’t want them to compare themselves to unrealistic images they…
Small children are among the most freely unique individuals around, and often don’t care what anyone thinks about them. If…
Kids are like sponges. If we say positive things to them, it makes a big difference in how they feel…