Traveling the world with my kids has made me a better, more flexible parent. Here are 6 lessons I now live by whether we're ...

A Yale study found that lowering parent stress can help protect young children from obesity. When parents practiced ...

Parenting in the age of coronavirus is packed with stress. After all, you're juggling home schooling, work (or the lack of it) and the new realities of social distancing and isolation while trying to ...

In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating in 2024 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — Once school begins, the transition between an unstructured summer back into the classroom can be jarring for youth. Experts from Wedgwood Christian Services offer tips on ...

Stress in children may cause them to regress in behavior, withdraw, have heightened emotional responses, or become more fearful. Caregivers can encourage rest, fun, and positive thinking to help a ...

>> YOU ARE WATCHING WCVB NEWSCENTER 5 AT FIVE: ALREADY. ERIKA: EARLIER THIS WEEK, WE TALKED ABOUT A NEW STUDY SHOWING THAT HIGH STRESS LEVELS CAN REALLY IMPACT OUR ABILITY TO REMEMBER, CONCENTRATE AND ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — With the school year in full swing, now is the perfect time for parents to check in with their kids and show them that they care about their feelings. “One of the best ...

The start of a new school year often brings excitement, but it can also stir up feelings of stress and anxiety for children and teens. Between adjusting to new teachers, balancing academics with ...