As parents, we are detectives for our kids, constantly trying to figure out what is going on or what they need.

A pet can be an opportunity for a child or adolescent to learn responsibility and build caretaking skills. A child’s pet can also be a wonderful companion, confidant, and playmate.

It Could Be Worse As I write this, I am drinking tea from a favorite mug. At first glance, it looks like a traditional blue-and-white

Loneliness involves the negative feeling of being disconnected and isolated from other people. It happens when we have social needs that aren’t being satisfied through our current relationships.

Catching Zzz’s: Why & How Sleep is a vital human function that affects almost every system in the body, far beyond simply replenishing one’s energy. 

What’s Behind My Child’s Out-of-Control Behavior? When in Doubt, Search for the ABC’s When young children display out-of-control behaviors, tantrums, and/or meltdowns, parents often are