“Beyond having their physical needs for food, water, shelter, and hygiene met, young children also need plenty of emotional and cognitive support, love, and nurturing. Adult caregivers should make it a point to express love and affection for their children every day.” ~ Angela Oswalt, MSW, Natalie Statts-Reiss, Ph.D., and Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. The child’s …

“Anxiety is a normal part of childhood, and every child goes through phases. A phase is temporary and usually harmless. But children who suffer from an anxiety disorder experience fear, nervousness, and shyness, and they start to avoid places and activities.” ~ Anxiety and Depression Association of America It is estimated that anxiety disorders affect …

Having sex will probably be the last thing on your mind after giving birth. But when the chaos around having a baby starts to settle, you (and your partner) are going to want to start getting it on again. One minor hiccup? You’re going to notice some pretty significant changes to your body, especially if …

Parenting is not an easy game to play, and it’s definitely more than just caring about what your kid eats and wears. Girls and boys both have very specific developmental processes. But boys need more attention. Psychologists and developmental specialists distinguish 3 main stages of boys’ development, which are very important to consider when bringing …

According to research, if you often raise your voice at a child, it will make him aggressive, withdrawn and insecure. And it doesn’t do much good for the parents either as the added daily stress worsens relationships in the family. Predictably, at some point in their lives, every adult asks the question, “Is it possible …