Small habits like nail-biting or hair pulling in children may seem harmless, but they can sometimes signal deeper emotional ...

Stress in children may cause them to regress in behavior, withdraw, have heightened emotional responses, or become more fearful. Caregivers can encourage rest, fun, and positive thinking to help a ...

An intervention focused on parental stress and nutrition education appears to be effective for managing obesity risk in young children.

A Yale study found that lowering parent stress can help protect young children from obesity. When parents practiced ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — Once school begins, the transition between an unstructured summer back into the classroom can be jarring for youth. Experts from Wedgwood Christian Services offer tips on ...

Parenting in the age of coronavirus is packed with stress. After all, you're juggling home schooling, work (or the lack of it) and the new realities of social distancing and isolation while trying to ...

FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT, STRESSING OUT ABOUT A NEW SCHOOL YEAR. SOME KIDS ARE ALREADY TELLING THEIR PARENTS THEY DON’T WANT TO GO BACK. THIS WEEKEND. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS AND ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — With the school year in full swing, now is the perfect time for parents to check in with their kids and show them that they care about their feelings. “One of the best ...

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Traveling the world with my kids has made me a better, more flexible parent. Here are 6 lessons I now live by whether we're ...