Many kids — particularly adolescents — are concerned about how they look and can feel self-conscious about their bodies. This can be especially true when they are going through puberty, and undergo dramatic physical changes and face new social pressures. Unfortunately, for a number of kids and teens, that concern …
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Helping Kids Cope With Stress
To adults, childhood can seem like a carefree time. But kids still experience stress. Things like school and their social life can sometimes create pressures that can feel overwhelming for kids. As a parent, you can’t protect your kids from stress — but you can help them develop healthy ways …
Helping Kids Deal With Bullies
Each day, 10-year-old Seth asked his mom for more and more lunch money. Yet he seemed skinnier than ever and came home from school hungry. It turned out that Seth was handing his lunch money to a fifth-grader, who was threatening to beat him up if he didn’t pay. Kayla, …
Helping Kids Handle Worry
Kids don’t have to pay bills, cook dinners, or manage carpools. But — just like adults — they have their share of daily demands and things that don’t go smoothly. If frustrations and disappointments pile up, kids can get stressed or worried. It’s natural for all kids to worry at …
Helping Your Child Deal With Death
When a loved one dies, children feel and show their grief in different ways. How kids cope with the loss depends on things like their age, how close they felt to the person who died, and the support they receive. Here are some things parents can do to help a …
Helping Your Child Through a Divorce
Thousands of kids experience the stress of divorce each year. How they react depends on their age, personality, and the circumstances of the separation and divorce process. Every divorce will affect the kids involved — and many times the initial reaction is one of shock, sadness, frustration, anger, or worry. But …
How Can Spirituality Affect Your Family’s Health?
Can spirituality promote a healthier physical life for your family? Recent medical studies indicate that spiritual people are less prone to self-destructive behaviors (suicide, smoking, and drug and alcohol abuse, for example), and have less stress and a greater total life satisfaction. Much of the research linking spiritual and physical health has …
How Do I Handle the Transition When My Husband Returns From Active Duty?
My husband is returning from active duty. What kinds of transition challenges should I expect? – Mariah Though some returning members of the armed forces can slip easily back into the rhythm of home life, most families do find that there is a period of adjustment. And that’s understandable. Things changed …
How Do I Help My Kids Deal With My Husband’s Deployment?
While my husband is deployed, how can I help my children cope? – Jane No two children — even within the same family — will react to a parent’s deployment in exactly the same way. There are a few things, though, that all children seem to benefit from when their …
I Love My New Baby. So, Why Am I Sad?
I have a newborn who I love more than life itself! My daughter is the joy of my life. Still, I feel sad sometimes, and I’m not sure why. What’s wrong with me? – Lyda The transition from pregnancy to parenthood is a major life adjustment — both physically and …