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Getting a kid’s haircut can sometimes be a stressful experience, both for the child and the parent. Whether it's their first trip to the barbershop or they've had a few cuts already, many children can ...

Parental stress continues to rise, but what's weighing on moms and dads today is largely the mental health of their children. A new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental ...

LAYOFFS AND A SHRINKING ECONOMY. SO WE WANT TO TURN THE CONVERSATION. WE’RE GOING TO USE THAT AS A BASE, BUT WE’RE GOING TO TURN THE CONVERSATION NOW TO MANAGING FINANCIAL STRESS IN FRONT OF YOUR ...

• Stress in children can show up in many ways, like changes in sleep, eating, or how they respond in tense or challenging moments.• Big life changes, school pressures, or even daily routines can cause ...

Most research on the health effects of stress focuses on adults, but a new review looks at how stress uniquely affects children. In the most comprehensive review of its kind to date, UC San Francisco ...

It's natural to want to comfort a child when they're crying. When parents see their kid hurting physically or emotionally, they often want to do anything in their power to stop their heartache. As a ...

A Case Western Reserve University professor has developed an innovative card deck designed to help children manage stress and build emotional resilience in today’s challenging world. This January, ...

Valentine’s Day can be an opportunity for adorable fun holiday for kids—after all, its main theme is love and kids get to trade cards and chocolate. But for some kids, the holiday can be fraught with ...