It is natural for children to be upset when they have to leave their parents. However, if that separation is causing them to miss out on vital opportunities to learn and grow, then it is necessary to take action. A child’s independence is one of the most crucial...
Facing rejection or failure can be tough, especially for children. It is too easy to blame yourself when you do not reach a goal. There are ways to help your child handle disappointment and get back up again. Here are five ways to help your child develop resiliency....
Death is one of the most important truths in this world, and to withhold it from children is not going to help, no matter how pure the intention. Then again, kids understand death and grieve differently than adults, so it takes the right approach to make sure the...
When most people think of depression, they envision a person who’s hopeless, tearful, and withdrawn. Although these are signs often seen in adult depression, a depressed child or teenager may manifest their depression quite differently – in the form irritability and...
