Late-night tears, shrinking self-confidence, disinterest in previously cherished activities, and statements like, “I hate myself” and “I can't do anything right,” are signs your child may be involved ...

It’s normal if you don’t love all of your child’s friends. Your kids are allowed to have friends that aren’t exactly your cup of tea, and it’s important to let your child explore different kinds of ...

All parents make the occasional mistake while learning how to raise their kids, and in most cases that’s nothing to be ashamed of—we can’t get it right all the time. But there are a few toxic ...

Children are often exposed to harmful chemicals in air, water, soil, food, food packaging, and plastics. However, low-income children and children of color are disproportionately impacted by these ...

As a middle school teacher herself, Michelle* thought she had seen it all when it came to complicated adolescent friendships. But when her own daughter, Lauren, a 7 th grader, was consumed with one, ...

A child is born to a 17-year-old mother in a small south Arkansas town. There is a healthy 14 -month-old sibling. Mom is not employed. She has an alcohol substance use disorder, but she is able to ...

Air pollution affects more than children's lungs. A paediatrician explains how toxic air can quietly interfere with brain development, attention and learning, and what families and schools can do to ...

Toxic stress is a child’s bodily response to serious and lasting stress without proper support. This can have long-lasting effects on both the body and brain. Stress is a typical part of life and can ...

Worried that your child seems to feel bad about themselves after hanging out with a particular friend? Concerned that your kid may not realize they have a "toxic" pal? Lisa Pion-Berlin is a ...