Friendship is important at any age—friends enhance our lives by offering support and community. Activities can be more fun with a friend by your side, and tough times are made more bearable with the ...

There seems to be an problem going on amongst middle and upper-middle-class parents which involves not just hovering and helicoptering but also downright coddling and intruding. Children from 2 to 32 ...

Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone. It’s often the first time a child has been away from their parents for an extended amount of time. Even if they have previously spent time in a childcare ...

To mark Children's Mental Health Week, experts tell Lisa Salmon how parents can start chats with their kids if they're worried.

When life gets challenging—whether due to a family illness or troubling news online—helping kids express their emotions can feel overwhelming. Learn practical, age-appropriate strategies from Friends ...

According to Comprehensive Family Services (CFS) based in New York City, “Therapeutic Visitations differs from standard Supervised Visitations in that there is an identified issue requiring the ...

What is it about water that makes a kid lose all sense of time, place and inhibition? He was maneuvering toys along the museum exhibit’s winding river and didn’t even notice his shirt and shorts ...

OCD can make daily life overwhelming for children, but a supportive home environment can make a significant difference. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition consisting of ...

When a scary or terrifying event occurs—whether it's violence, a natural disaster, or distressing news—adults often struggle with what to say to children. Many caregivers hope that staying silent will ...