Category: Behavioral Health

Talking to kids about violent news, keeping it age-appropriate

Being a parent is stressful enough day-to-day, and the old saying, “when it rains, it pours” seems to be true the day your child decides to have a tantrum… in public nonetheless. Sometimes trying to seem like a good parent in front of others and not losing your cool in public can be incredibly hard and frustrating. If your child does throw a tantrum and you feel helpless, fear not! Here are some simple tips to keep in mind: You’re walking through the grocery store, everything is fine… and the suddenly, a meltdown over no candy. The best thing you can do is to remain calm. Getting frustrated and yelling or being visibly aggravated can set your child off more. …

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Childhood depression (also referred to as “pediatric depression”) has at times been thought of as “not real.” However, as difficult as it may be to discuss, childhood depression is exists, and in some cases has been known to affect children as young as three years of age. Possible signs: In children, depression tends to appear differently than it does in adults; many times kids will experience extreme fatigue, irritability and physical pains and aches. Other signs to look for include changes in their normal routine or behavior. For example, a child whose grades begin to drastically fall or a child who becomes disengaged with friends and teams or sleeps more than they usually do. What you can do: If you …

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