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From social pressures, school challenges, and scary current events—today's kids are increasingly anxious and frazzled. That's why we spoke to experts to learn how stress manifests in children, teens, ...

Parental stress continues to rise, but what's weighing on moms and dads today is largely the mental health of their children. A new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental ...

I’ve always disliked the common saying, “Big kids, big problems; little kids, little problems,” for a few reasons. First, it invalidates or dismisses the concerns and questions of parents who are in ...

FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT, STRESSING OUT ABOUT A NEW SCHOOL YEAR. SOME KIDS ARE ALREADY TELLING THEIR PARENTS THEY DON’T WANT TO GO BACK. THIS WEEKEND. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS AND ...

The start of a new school year often brings excitement, but it can also stir up feelings of stress and anxiety for children and teens. Between adjusting to new teachers, balancing academics with ...

• Stress in children can show up in many ways, like changes in sleep, eating, or how they respond in tense or challenging moments.• Big life changes, school pressures, or even daily routines can cause ...