Children process and express trauma differently from adults. While we often associate PTSD with veterans or survivors of violence, children can also develop PTSD from accidents, medical procedures, natural disasters, abuse, or witnessing frightening events. Even experiences that seem manageable to adults can be overwhelming...
As parents, we all want our children to feel confident and happy with who they are. Building healthy self-esteem starts early—from the moment your baby first grasps your finger or takes those wobbly first steps. Every interaction you have with your child shapes how they...
When your normally cheerful child becomes withdrawn, or your easy-going little one turns increasingly irritable, you might wonder if it’s just a phase. Unlike adults who might say “I feel depressed,” children under 12 rarely have the vocabulary or self-awareness to articulate complex emotions. Instead,...
For young children, social anxiety might look different from what it does in adults. While adults can articulate their fears, children often express anxiety through their bodies and behavior. They might complain of stomachaches before social events, have meltdowns when meeting new people, or simply...