7 simple ways to support kids through meltdowns
Children can experience emotions that feel too big to handle, from frustration when a game goes wrong to anger during everyday transitions. Although these reactions can be challenging for parents, psychologists say learning to manage emotions is an important part of childhood development. Self regulation is the ability to manage feelings, behavior and reactions without […]
Why grandparents matter more than ever for children’s mental health
Grandparents may play a far more important role in children’s emotional development than modern family life tends to acknowledge. With a large share of American teenagers reporting ongoing sadness or hopelessness, one child psychologist believes the decline of extended family involvement has quietly contributed to what public health officials have described as an ongoing crisis […]
Half of kids under 6 have nightmares
Nightmares are a familiar part of childhood, but for many families, they go beyond the occasional bad dream. Research suggests that nearly half of children under age six experience frequent nightmares, often leading to disrupted sleep and increased anxiety. While nightmares are typically considered a normal developmental phase, repeated episodes can begin to affect a […]