Did you know that anxiety issues are the most common mental health disorders in children? There are an estimated 18 million children and teens who suffer from anxiety. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 25 percent of teenagers have anxiety issues, and the statistics don’t consider the young people who are undiagnosed or… Continue reading Do Your Children Have Back to School Anxiety?
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Tips for Parents to Ease Back to School Jitters
Did you know that anxiety issues are the most common mental health disorders in children? There are an estimated 18 million children and teens who suffer from anxiety. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 25 percent of teenagers have issues of anxiety, and the statistics don’t take into account the young people who… Continue reading Tips for Parents to Ease Back to School Jitters
Battling Youthful Bullying
Researchers are examining school bullying based on stigma – where a victim is attacked based on a characteristic like race, sexual orientation or gender – and the method that can be used to prevent this kind of bullying. “I became interested in this because we’re realizing that being bullied due to a stigmatized characteristic or… Continue reading Battling Youthful Bullying
8 Ways to Stop Your Medically Complex Child From Being Bullied
Young people living with serious health conditions face challenges their peers can’t even comprehend. You’d think their classmates would cut sick kids some slack. Sadly, that is not the case. Teasing someone for a difference that already limits them is just mean, but we all know that kids can be cruel. Study after study after… Continue reading 8 Ways to Stop Your Medically Complex Child From Being Bullied
Parents’ Biggest Concern About Their Kids
As the school year begins, parents are concerned about a lot more than their kids’ grades, according to new research. Bullying and cyberbullying top parents’ list of worries when it comes to their children’s health, says to a new report from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health at the University of… Continue reading Parents’ Biggest Concern About Their Kids
Top 5 Back to School Stressors and How to Bust Them
While the start of a new school year comes with excitement for kids, it also comes with stress. It’s common for kids to feel overwhelmed this time of year especially as they navigate the challenges that crop up with a new school year. This stress can manifest itself in stomachaches, headaches, loss of appetite, even depression.… Continue reading Top 5 Back to School Stressors and How to Bust Them