Emotions and Behavior Archives

Text bubble bullies: the latest in cyberbullying

February 10, 2022/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Family life, Friendships, Parenting, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Technology/by Rise and Shine

Recently, there has been an uptick in cyberbullying based on which smartphone kids use and whether they have iMessage or SMS capabilities.

Helping children overcome a fear of flying

February 3, 2022/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Parenting, Phobias, Right Highlight, Traveling/by Rise and Shine

Being in an airplane can be frightening for children. Follow these tips to help relieve your child’s fear of flying and make air travel less scary.

Doom and Gloom: COVID-19 fears and January

December 22, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Depression, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety, Suicide/by Rise and Shine

January tends to be a time when many people feel gloomy. This year, there’s a persisting unwanted and all too familiar stressor: COVID-19.

Helping your child support a friend with mental health challenges

December 16, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Friendships, Mood, Parenting, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety, Suicide/by Rise and Shine

Here are some tips for helping your child support a friend with mental health challenges and knowing when to bring in outside help.

Helping children deal with pandemic-related grief

December 8, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Family life, Family Life, Parenting, Right Highlight, Trauma/by Rise and Shine

Losing a parent or other primary caregiver is one of the most stressful things that can happen in a child’s life, putting them at risk for depression and post-traumatic stress.