Child abuse is a devastating issue that affects families across the world, often driven by unnoticed stressors. Whether it's financial instability, health concerns or even community crises like a ...

A recent Pew Research study found that 41% of parents say their young adult children “rely on them a great deal or a fair amount for emotional support." (Halfpoint Images—Getty Images) We see myriad ...

At any age, we tend to feel a little on edge, amped up, or frightened when we face a challenge, threat, or change. If something important is at stake, it’s normal to react. Mood swings, acting out, ...

School, Girl Scouts, soccer, orchestra, church youth group … and the list goes on. Kids today are involved in so many activities. Did you ever wonder how much is too much? Dangerous stress levels aren ...

Since the financial crisis of 2008, many polls have highlighted how much stress most American families are feeling and struggling with. In addition, parents in these families often find it difficult ...

New research reveals how long work hours and high stress drain parents’ capacity to help with homework, widening gaps in children’s reading achievement and exposing a hidden cost of modern family life ...

A Case Western Reserve University professor has developed an innovative card deck designed to help children manage stress and ...

If you're a parent or caregiver of a child who's autistic, the odds are you're spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands stack up, often without the ...

Somewhere along the way to adulthood, time to play fades away. We tend to trade silliness and imagination for seriousness and busyness. Yet there is clear evidence that adults benefit from playfulness ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Millions of poor children in the United States may be getting fat before age 10 because their mothers are stressed out and the youngsters seek escape in unhealthy comfort food, ...

We see myriad examples of ambitious kids hoping not to disappoint their big-shot Ivy League parents, from the White Lotus’ Saxton who is eagerly hoping to impress his seemingly successful Duke-grad ...