Children can suffer the aftershocks of trauma for a long time. How can you tell when children behaviors are healthy reactions to a traumatic event or if stress in children calls for professional help?
If parents' issues that concern you relate to communicating unfair bias to your children, here are some questions to ask yourself. For your children's sake, consider education gender issues carefully.
Disasters like Hurricane Katrina, which struck Louisiana in August 2005, are hard for children to understand. Learn ways parents can help decrease stress in children in the face of tragedy.
In 2004, youth suicide was the third leading cause of death among young people ages ten to twenty-four. Learn more facts about youth suicide. Knowledge can aid prevention.
This EduGuide teaches parents how to recognize warning signs of youth suicide. Learn how to deal with depression and suicide threats. Teach your kids what to do if a friend threatens suicide.
This article on body image explores how to tell the difference between normal teenage behavior and actions that are cause for concern. The article goes on to explain what to do if your teen’s behavior is worrisome.
Typical teenage behavior often revolves around obsession with appearance. Seize the opportunities in this article to help your kids appreciate their positive qualities and stop focusing on the negative.
Talking to your teen about issues related to body image (for example, hygiene, hairstyles, clothing, skin problems) can be difficult. Use these tips to open discussions about personal health and wellness.
If you’re concerned that your teen may have an eating disorder, read this ShortCut to learn the signs of bulimia and the signs of anorexia. If your teen fits the profile for either of these disorders, find out what to do.
Teenagers often struggle with self-esteem issues. Here are ten easy ways to help your kids feel good about themselves. These family home activities range from talking, to cooking, to playing games.
If you have a teenage or preteen girl, you will want to read the alarming gender behavior statistics about eating disorders and other adolescent behaviors that are presented in this article.
A good body image is essential to your teen’s personal health and wellness. Learn how to recognize eating disorders and find help if necessary. Get some family ideas for building teens’ self-esteem.