Parents! Don’t Miss These Signs of School Bullying

Parents! Don’t Miss These Signs of School Bullying

The start of the new school year should be a positive and exciting time for children, but for many, it also means a return to being bullied and the physical and mental health consequences that accompany it. Results of a study published in School Psychology Review...
Tips for Parents on Teaching Kids Life Skills

Tips for Parents on Teaching Kids Life Skills

Parenting is hard, and the past year was especially challenging for parents of school-aged kids, as they struggled to juggle their children’s virtual school and the loss of many activities and in-person contact with friends. The goal of MASK (Mothers Awareness...
Childhood Tics May Not Go Away, Kids Just Get Better at Hiding Them

Childhood Tics May Not Go Away, Kids Just Get Better at Hiding Them

Around 20 percent of kids will develop one or more compulsive tics, such as excessive blinking, throat clearing or shrugging, at some point during childhood. Yet far fewer (only around 3 percent) go on to develop a chronic tic disorder, such as Tourette syndrome. In...