It's difficult to shelter your children from the horrors of crime. They are confronted with it daily through the media and worst still, when it invades homes and schools.

Aug 27, 2008 - Gina Hartoog

Losing a pet is often a child's first encounter with death. Helping her cope with these new emotions is an essential part of the healing process.

Aug 25, 2008 - Gina Hartoog

Getting necessary information from medical staff is a key part of your child's successful recovery.

Jul 14, 2008 - Emily Marshall

Other people can offload their fear onto you when they first hear that someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer. This article shows ways to handle them.

May 4, 2008 - Helen Brain

There are a few things you need to know about a recurrence of breast cancer.

Mar 22, 2011 - Stacey Gaubatz

Strategies and advice addressing the challenges of working full time when your child is on the autism spectrum.

Jan 27, 2011 - Amelia Ramstead

Alexandra "Alex" Scott's battle with Neuroblastoma encourages kids to participate in lemonade stands across the nation.

May 26, 2008 - Kellie D. Tunbridge

Young children may tell lies from time to time and parents should learn to handle these little liars.

Dec 2, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents should not over-react when they hear children swear. Instead, they should continue to set good examples and give good guidance.

Dec 13, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Young children should be taught about property ownership and borrowing with permission to discourage the act of stealing.

Nov 29, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

How can you tell if a child is just shy or socially anxious? What are the symptoms of social anxiety? What can a teacher do for the overly shy student?

Nov 23, 2010 - Karen Plumley

When a child has no friends it can be very concerning to parents. How can a parent help a child improve her social skills and make friendships?

Jan 21, 2011 - Karen Plumley

Cancer of the thyroid gland is one of the less well known cancers. This is an account of how I survived several operations and radioactive treatment.

Mar 15, 2011 - Lois Tuffield

It's flu season, and parents are worried about their children and H1N1 flu. However, public health officials say don't rush to the ER, but stay calm and follow these tips

Oct 11, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Sometimes the unthinkable happens. Your child is arrested. This is enough to panic any parent, but calm down, and find out from the child what happened.

Jul 17, 2010 - Kathy Eastwood

The spread of illness can be significantly reduced if sick children stay at home (for at least 24 hours after symptoms are gone), and away from healthy individuals.

Aug 19, 2009 - Linda Mundorff

The diagnosis of diabetes can strike terror into the heart of a parent. Dispelling some of the myths and fears makes it all seem not so dreadful.

Jun 22, 2010 - Shirley McGillivray

Certified speech and language pathologist, Allison Cortellini- Whitted provides helpful information concerning children with suspected speech delays.

Mar 9, 2011 - Michele Anderson

With many safe and well-designed websites aimed at children, it is no surprise that children are comfortable on the web. But what are the dangers out there?

Feb 9, 2010 - James Graham