Our children’s fear and anxiety can often lead to behaviors that leave us scratching our heads and asking ourselves, “Why is my kid doing that?” Anxiety is easier to spot and diagnose, but sensory issues can get overlooked. That’s why…
A child’s day is filled with transitions. They transition from sleep to wakefulness, from pajamas to clothes, from home to school and back home again, from playtime to mealtime, from quiet to loud, and from one activity to another. For…
Our latest 'Growing Up' column
Helping children handle the strongest of feelings
The latest 'Growing Up' column
The slippery slope between the real world and a distorted view of reality
Less structure opens opportunities to grow independent living skills
Hear from national experts on the mental effects of digital media on kids and how parents and care givers can help.
A dad's insight into getting boys to share what's on their minds.
Trade the device for face-to-face time, touch and movement
Settle a squirmy bookworm with active reading
Plus: Caregiver interview questions
Navigating the early choices with confidence
Two music therapists explore the connection between music therapy and mental health.
Age-by-age guidance teaching kids to make smart choices for themselves.
How to raise grateful, gracious kids
Our latest 'Families Managing Media' column
The latest 'Daddy Derek' column
With the launch of #TheKindnessProject, here are four wonderful books to kickstart a conversation about kindness with your kiddos.
Helping kids and canines safely cohabitate
How to know when its OK to graduate from scare-free fun to haunted happenings.
How family-to-family support makes a difference
Two local experts help unpack nightmare facts and explain how to make nights less frightening for kids
Research links healthy self-esteem to better overall physical and emotional health, improved problem-solving, better relationships and lower levels of stress.
