Children may see and hear things about escalating conflicts in the news, leading to feelings of anxiety and fear. A child protection expert shares tips on how to address their concerns.

How ongoing, age-appropriate conversations about bodies, intimacy, and consent build trust, safety, and lifelong confidence for children of all ages.

Children always look to their parents and caregivers for a sense of safety and security — even more so in times of crisis. 8 tips to support and comfort your child. Three-year-old Lana looks out the ...

Encourage verifying anything important – news, health claims, law, school facts, statements that may be repeated as “true”.

Discussing 9/11 with your child can be an extremely difficult conversation to have. Sharing the monstrous events that occurred on September 11, 2001, with a young child can be painful and emotional ...

When reports of foreign attacks and rising death tolls have the potential to reach children's ears, parents have to decide what — and how much — to tell their children about what is happening in the ...

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Climate change is an incredibly important topic for everyone who calls the Earth their home. This issue already has or will affect every child in the world. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, ...

Ever wonder why your child seems to have the most to say right before bed? If your evenings are filled with chatter, you’re definitely not the only one. Kids often become more talkative at night, and ...