The Best Visual Schedule for Kids A couple of weeks ago, my almost-twelve year-old daughter served me a giant slice of humble pie. We moved to Oregon from California earlier this year to be closer...

When we think of chronic health conditions, we typically think of conditions that greatly affect an adult’s life and ability to work. However, chronic health issues also affect roughly 25% of children and adolescents across...

Divorce and separation can be traumatic for anyone involved, even and especially children and young ones. A 2017 study found that children in step, blended, or one-parent families are twice as likely to have a...

Cancer is the “big bad,” instilling fear in hearts and worry from loved ones. Helping and caring for a child with cancer is already a herculean task, but helping the siblings of pediatric cancer patients...

The word cancer can instantly instill feelings of fear, discomfort, and anxiety. And this is doubly so when it comes to our children. Cancer is the leading cause of death among diseases in children under...

While we wish the best for our friends, family, and especially our children, the truth is that hardships come in every lifetime. Coping skills and coping flexibility are essential for your kid’s ability to overcome hardships...

Many of us wish we could return to our childhood when times seemed simpler and responsibilities were few and far between. And yet, mental health disorders remain the most common disease among children in the...

Wondering what to get someone who is going through chemo? Through my cancer treatment, I was lucky to have a lot of amazing people come out of the woodwork and give me wonderful gifts for...

A lot of people ask me how they can support a friend who is going through something hard, and the answer is almost always about reducing their stress by reducing the number of things they...