As a child, I had a great deal of anxiety. If you’ve ever seen me speak in public, that might surprise you. But anxiety among children is extremely common and affects almost all children, to varying ...

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Back-to-school anxiety is common. Dr. Bahar Hashemi, a psychiatrist who treats children and teens, said there are strategies that parents can implement to help. Hashemi said the ...

As the first day of school approaches, many children feel nervous about going back to class. For little ones starting preschool for the first time, the transition to school can seem even more daunting ...

Pixar's "Inside Out 2," released in 2024, manages to capture how it feels to be an awkward teenager. That accuracy partly comes from the filmmaker's collaboration with psychologists like Lisa Damour.

Anxiety isn’t just an adult issue it can start in early childhood and, if left unaddressed, can shape how a child views the world and themselves. From separation anxiety and fear of the dark to ...

Childhood today looks very different from even a generation ago. Kids and youth are often juggling busy schedules and academic pressure, along with social media and constant stimulation. Many children ...