Sensitive, conscientious kids don't break down because they are weak. They burn out from a culture that treats chronic worry as a sign of responsibility.

Psychologists say it is. In fact, they warn that certain "nice" gestures from parents and grandparents can actually cause ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Predictable routines can help children feel calm and in control. (Cavan Images/Cavan Collection via Getty Images) As a child, I ...

Mental health professionals weigh in on what they're repeatedly seeing in therapy.

Raveler said they also tend to see increased anxiety for kids who are making the jump from one level of school to another, like elementary to middle school. The change is often accompanied by new ...

Kindergarten students at Falcon Heights Elementary School diligently work on their letter boards during a classroom lesson on May 17, 2023, in Falcon Heights, Minn. NINA MOINI: The first day of school ...

Mental health experts are witnessing some key trends.

On her first full day of preschool, Alexander Lane's 3-year-old daughter stayed in the car for an hour at drop-off because she didn't want to go inside. On the second day, she entered class in tears.

FILE – Dr. Gene Beresin, executive director of the Clay Center for Healthy Minds at Mass General, says caregivers have to assume that kids of all ages are seeing overwhelming images online as a ...

“I can’t do it. It's too scary. I don’t want to.” It shows up before school dropoff, at the start of new activities, and even in joyful moments like concerts or plays. Picture the scene: children ...