With the huge protests viewed on television and online, children of all ages have been questioning what this is all about. They've heard the term "racism" over and over again and need your help to ...

Breaking news of a terminal illness to a child demands careful consideration and deep compassion. While parents and caregivers naturally want to shield children from pain, honest communication helps ...

Today, many children are experiencing serious social and emotional problems. Some children are victims of trauma and abuse, while others are dealing with problems in school or mental health issues.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Perhaps one parent has depression or a sibling is getting panic attacks. How do you talk to your child about it? Getting creative ...

Finding out that someone close to you has dementia is difficult. Children and young people, who may not fully understand what dementia is or how to cope with their emotions, may need extra support.

Part of the joys of parenthood include seeing your children experience their many firsts — first steps, first birthdays, first days of school and so forth. But, the “firsts” aren’t always joyful. The ...

Navigating the uncharted waters of explaining a parent’s death, especially by suicide, to young children is an emotionally charged and complex challenge. The goal is to approach the subject with ...

A radio talk show recently called to ask how parents should explain school shootings to their kids. My answer: It depends. I prefer, for the most part, for parents to say nothing unless their children ...