Helping a child who is afraid to go to school is hard work. Making sure you understand how anxiety works is essential as you ...

A child-friendly brain imaging technique is just one way neuroscientist Cat Camacho investigates how children learn to process emotions.

However, when parents and grandparents understand that kids and teens aren't choosing emotional reflexes, they can rise to ...

Delta pilot Chris went viral after reassuring nervous passengers with a heartwarming promise about getting ice cream for his ...

Last year, our bright, friendly little girl met her teacher for the first time on the Thursday night before school started. This young lady was in pre-K and had never been to “big school” before. She ...

When it comes to back-to-school anxiety specifically, Dr. Gautam encourages families to focus on preparation and giving kids ...

The common and seemingly helpful action we are referring to is stepping in and trying to fix an anxious kid's problems. But, ...

Starting a new school year can bring a mix of excitement and nervousness for many children. For some, however, the anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially after a long summer break or if they’re ...

When I was first studying psychology, thirty years ago, I learned that about 10-20% of children are born with a temperament that is highly reactive to anything new and unfamiliar. Some of these ...

Children of transgender and nonbinary parents demonstrate typical behavioral and emotional development, while their parents ...

Starting a new school year can bring a mix of excitement and nervousness for many children. For some, however, the anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially after a long summer break or if they’re ...