“It’s not about having the perfect words, it never is, but being there, naming the feeling, not shaming it,” says Sara Gonzalez, clinical director of outpatient psychology at Children’s Minnesota ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have two sons, ages 5 and 11. My eldest is always excited to start school and have new adventures. My younger son will begin kindergarten this year. Although he went to child care ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I have two sons, ages 5 and 11. My eldest is always excited to start school and have new adventures. My younger son will begin kindergarten this year. Although he went to child care ...

The amount of often conflicting advice for parents and caregivers available on social media can feel overwhelming. How does one even begin to sort through this overabundance of advice, much less ...

Join Chicago Parent on June 5 for this free ParentEd Talk with mental health counselor and author Janine Halloran, LMHC. The kids are not alright. Our youth are dealing with a lot and it shows: A ...

The Calm Caterpillar Program is a resource used to help small children express and understand tough emotions.It was created by Sarah Habib in 2017 and provides students with resources, allowing them ...

Parenting coach Melissa Schulz unveils a new program to help parents of neurodiverse children find calm, connection, and ...

There are many joys to parenthood, but many struggle to navigate temper tantrums. Whether you are faced with a toddler having a meltdown or a stroppy teenager, parents and caregivers can often feel ...

Thanksgiving is often seen as a warm, joyful holiday filled with family, food, and celebration. However, for many autistic children, Thanksgiving can feel overwhelming. The combination of louder ...