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How effective are the Suicide Prevention Services, and what role can parents play? Suicide prevention services are essential resources for helping young children and teens who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. These services can provide support, counseling, education, and referrals to other mental health professionals or crisis centers. According to some…
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Imagine a future where children with Down Syndrome no longer face the challenges brought on by an extra copy of chromosome 21. Thanks to groundbreaking advances in genetic science, that future may be closer than we think. CRISPR, a revolutionary gene-editing technology, has opened new possibilities for correcting genetic anomalies—including the potential to remove or…
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How do Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) affect a child’s daily life and well-being? Do you know what Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is all about? It’s different from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), but both are anxiety disorders. Let’s take a closer look at the critical differences between the two, especially in…
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How do you explain race and stereotypes to younger kids? Talking to children about race and stereotypes is a crucial conversation that should be initiated early. Even at six months, infants can perceive differences in skin color and hair textures. As children grow, they become increasingly aware of racial differences and start forming judgments based…
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How do you prepare your children for an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future? Preparing children for an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future will drive requires several essential skills, including digital literacy, ethical awareness, and critical thinking. AI rapidly transforms various aspects of our lives, including parenting and child development. Let’s explore how AI can impact families and children:…
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Why do young children associate receiving help with being less smart? Studies have been conducted to explore if young children tend to draw inferences about intelligence based on their observation of individuals receiving help versus those who do not. Researchers have found that children aged 4-6 years sometimes associate receiving help with the need to…
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How does doing chores increase your child’s cognitive abilities? Did you know that self-care and family-care chores can increase your child’s cognitive abilities? Recent studies have found a significant relationship between children who do chores and their ability to plan, multitask, and initiate goal-directed behaviors, also known as executive functions. And the best part? Targeted…
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How do Science and Genetics shape parental favoritism? As many parents would claim, they love all their children equally and do not have a favorite child. However, it is not uncommon for children to feel that their parents prefer one sibling over the other. Recent research studies have revealed that, in reality, parents prefer a…
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Two months ago my daughter asked me, “Mom, will you come to career day at school?” At that moment, I knew I’d achieved what I’d hoped to by returning to work when she was young. I wanted her to see me as more than a mother, more than just the one she runs to for…
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“You have anxiety and depression,” told my doctor. It gave me a sense of relief to find the reason responsible for my years and days of crying past midnight. It all started with the birth of my first child. Adjusting to the new schedules and with new baby never left me time to go over…
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How parenting a tween is different? Parenting a tween can be a unique and challenging experience for parents. Tweens are in a transitional stage of development, which means they are going through various changes that can affect their behavior, needs, and interests. These changes may include physical, mental, emotional, and social developments from childhood to…
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What is Eggshell Parenting? How do we identify and break its cycle? “Eggshell parenting” is a term used to describe a type of parenting where the parent’s emotional responses are unpredictable, inconsistent, and at times explosive, making the child feel like they have to be very careful around them – as if they are walking…
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Why does the USA have an obsession with guns despite multiple shootings that affect their own children every day? This is a complex and controversial question that does not have a simple answer. However, some possible factors that contribute to the gun culture in the United States are: The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution protects…
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Substance abuse among adolescents: What roles schools and parents can play to address the issue? Schools play a crucial role in preventing substance abuse among adolescents. However, it is worth noting that reported drug use among adolescents has remained relatively stable below pre-pandemic levels. 10.9% of eighth graders, 19.8% of tenth graders, and 31.2% of twelfth graders reported any illicit drug use…
