Gradually exposing a child to separation can help them become more comfortable with it, Lee said. Parents can start by doing ...

Early recognition, compassionate listening and support from a mental-health professional can help children heal and thrive ...

For some teens, school can be overwhelming and trigger anxiety and stress. As a parent, seeing your child struggle can be ...

Alma reports on childhood anxiety, outlining symptoms, the need for therapy, and effective treatment options like CBT and ...

As the first day of school approaches, many children feel nervous about going back to class. For little ones starting preschool for the first time, the transition to school can seem even more daunting ...

The beginning of the new school year is a trigger for anxiety for many children, teens, and young adults.

They are going to express anger and frustration, and as a parent, you need to model a regulated response. A big part of that regulated response is not judging what your kid is expressing. Parents need ...

If you're a working parent, mornings can be the hardest part of the day, not because of the commute or meetings, but because of the small child clinging to your leg. Saying goodbye shouldn't break ...

Dr. Natasha Burgert, a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates in south Overland Park, has authored a new book as a part of the iconic "For Dummies" book series titled "Managing Childhood Anxiety For ...

Anxiety disorder is often something we think about affecting adults, with the stresses of life piling on. Yet, according to the Library of National Medicine, approximately 7.1 percent of children are ...

A mental health professional continues to see children and teenagers coping with emotional trauma related to Hurricane Helene.