Today, many children are experiencing serious social and emotional problems. Some children are victims of trauma and abuse, while others are dealing with problems in school or mental health issues.

A radio talk show recently called to ask how parents should explain school shootings to their kids. My answer: It depends. I prefer, for the most part, for parents to say nothing unless their children ...

Your 6-year-old has just seen video of real children being washed out to sea. Your teen sits transfixed watching images of mothers wailing as they discover dead children in an endless line of ...

Across America, parents are taking a big breath before attempting one of the more difficult conversations they will have with their children: explaining how tragedies such as the shooting at Sandy ...

Navigating the uncharted waters of explaining a parent’s death, especially by suicide, to young children is an emotionally charged and complex challenge. The goal is to approach the subject with ...

The CDC recommends updating the childhood immunization schedule to include COVID-19 vaccines. (Getty Images) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization ...

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently opened up about the adoption process he and his husband went through on their journey to adopt their two children, explaining he was shocked to ...

THE STORY. HEY, WELL, I JUST FINISHED ONE BOOK, BUT VOLUNTEER MISS PAT HARDIN. SHE’S READ 1000 BOOKS. CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS FROM EAST SIDE FAMILY WISE CELEBRATED THE SPECIAL MOMENT AS MISS PAT ...

The prospect of going to prison can be a daunting and emotional experience, especially for mothers. Preparing your children for this difficult period is crucial to ensure they remain supported and ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) unanimously voted to add COVID-19 vaccines to the list of childhood and adult immunizations in 2023 ...