"Formal" caregivers are paid for their services and have had training and education in providing care. "Informal" caregivers, also called family caregivers, are people who provide care to family or friends, usually without payment.
...more
Anger, fear, separation anxiety, a sense of abandonment, self-blame, sadness and embarrassment are common reactions to divorce for most children.
...more
Studies indicate that almost all children report having fears. Some of the most common fears are of bugs or ghosts, and studies have shown that kids are afraid of pretty much the same things no matter where they live in the world.
...more
When you're faced with a highly stressful event in your life, the strategies outlined here will help you cope.
...more
Some babies cry for long stretches at 3 and 12 weeks of age during steps in development when their sleep is less settled.
...more
Meditation allows you to become more aware and more deliberate about your actions. It teaches you how to respond rather than react to situations in your life.
...more
The prospect of new experiences away from parents or other loved ones can be quite frightening, especially for younger children. These worries are a normal part of development for all children.
...more