If You Don’t Get Your Kids The Psychiatric Care They Need, You Fail
When my doctor told me I might have adult ADD, I laughed in his face. “Take the meds,” he…
So Your Child Has A Mental Disorder – Now What?
One topic that is hardly ever discussed among articles on parenting portals is that of “childhood mental disorders.” Often,…
Tiger Parents Are Raising Sad Kids With No Social Skills
I was at the park last summer enjoying a leisurely day with my toddler. A woman’s stern voice kept…
Depressed Moms, Your Kids Would Be Less Depressed If You Put Them In Daycare
As if dealing with depression weren’t enough, when you are a mom you also have to deal with the…
It’s Not Just Moodiness: Young Teen Girls Have Increasing Rates Of Depression
Teen girls. Ever since I announced I was having a daughter, all anyone talked about was what I would…
Children Who Witness Domestic Abuse Show Brain Activity Similiar To Soldiers In Combat
The abuse of children has always been noted to cause developmental problems and perhaps cause a lifelong impact, but…
Back To School: For Children With Seasonal Affective Disorder, Heading Back To Class Is A Challenge
Parents everywhere may be stressing out over checking off their back to school lists and coaxing their children back…
Your Kids Can Survive Anything — Even The Death Of A Parent
Children have been known to survive all kinds of awful circumstances: parental substance abuse, physical abuse, chaotic divorce, bullying,…