Summer is finally here, with promises of sunshine and relaxation. It’s easy to assume everyone — including children — is filled with joy and excitement for the season. However, for some kids, summer can bring feelings of loneliness, sadness, and even depression. As a parent,...
We live in a homogeneous world that can be intolerant of diversity. It can be difficult to navigate as an adult, but it is particularly gut-wrenching to imagine our children facing any kind of racism, discrimination, or identity issues. If you are the parent of...
If a friend or family member has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you probably want to do whatever you can to help them. But if you’ve never dealt with this disorder yourself, you might have a hard time figuring out what to say. Your goal should be...
Sometimes, our children refuse to eat. They don’t like the taste or the texture, or they want something else entirely. It’s happened to all of us before, and it will happen again. But after a while, if it happens often enough, this can become worrying....