Extreme weather events, like the devastating floods in eastern Kentucky, sick friends and family members, isolation at home – these and other factors can cause anxiety and stress for children. As the ...

Do you remember the advice about using an oxygen mask when flying with your child? The oxygen masks drop down automatically if there is a problem with the pressurization system, the system that pumps ...

FARGO — When severe weather hits, it can be frightening for everyone — especially children. Sanford Health professionals are reminding parents there are effective ways to help calm children during ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. When used as a calm-down technique, “Having a grounding memory counteracts these other triggering thoughts that might race through your head when you ...

Picture this: you’re in a crowded, noisy airport, waiting for your flight to go to visit family. Your kids are bickering over a toy, the bickering turns into shouting, passengers in the terminal turn ...

If you find yourself worrying that your child with allergies will have an anaphylactic reaction every time they leave the house, you’re not alone. Research shows that parents who have children with ...

FITCHBURG — The passion the four women behind Empower Children for Success have for the community focused nonprofit organization they formed together is evident. Adela Cintron, Angelica Lacourse, ...

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP – “One plus three plus ten equals calm down,” teacher Terry Kruger said. That was the lesson for the day at the Joseph C. Shaner School where it was the last day of a week’s worth of ...

DALLAS — Consider building your kids a "calming corner." Teachers can do this in the classroom. Parents can do this in the playroom or bedroom. A calming corner or "mindfulness corner" is just a ...