Emotions and Behavior Archives

Could your child have seasonal affective disorder?

January 29, 2018/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Depression, Emotions and Behavior, Mood, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Each year, more than 1 million children and adolescents suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as the winter blues, a subtype of depression that follows a seasonal pattern.

Helping kids understand the government shutdown

January 20, 2018/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Lifestyle, Right Feature, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

The government shutdown has affected many people in big and small ways. Here are some tips for helping your kids cope with the situation.

Man and woman in warm socks near fireplace

Three tips for handling your holiday stress

December 16, 2017/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Holidays, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

Learn how to maximize your fun and minimize your holiday stress.

cyber-bullied girl looking at cell phone.

Cyberbullying and how to prevent it

November 19, 2017/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Bullying, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Learning and School, Right Feature, Technology/by Rise and Shine

Cyberbullying victims have a high chance of being affected by a variety of health and safety hazards including suicidal attempts and sleeping difficulties.

Why hand washing is preferable to hand sanitizing

November 11, 2017/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Emotions and Behavior, Hygiene, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Hand sanitizers often claim they “kill 99.9 percent of germs,” but they may not be the best option for fighting infection.