Stress and Anxiety Archives

Well-being: An important first step to raising happy kids

February 13, 2019/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Parenting, Right Feature, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

Dr. Beth Cabrera explains how focusing on well-being is an important step to raising happy kids and offers some simple strategies to get you started.

mother and little son arriving by airplane

When traveling with little ones, consider these expert tips

December 21, 2018/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Healthy Sleep, Holidays, Household Risks, Right Feature, Safety, Sleep, Stress and Anxiety, Traveling, Winter Safety/by Rise and Shine

Before you hit the road or take to the skies this holiday season, here’s what pediatricians from Children’s National Health System want you to know.

Preparing your child with autism for a medical visit

October 12, 2018/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Autism, Check-ups, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Neurological, Parenting, Procedures, Right Feature, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

The Children’s National Autism Behavioral Consult team shares some tips for preparing your child with autism for a medical visit.

Is it anxiety or acting out?

September 26, 2018/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Depression, Emotions and Behavior, Right Feature, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, explains how anxiety can make children retreat or act out – and how parents can help prevent these disruptive or out-of-control behaviors.

Body image in the summer

July 9, 2018/in 13-18 years, Emotions and Behavior, Right Feature, Self-Esteem, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

If your child or adolescent seems reluctant to head to the water or put on a bathing suit, there are some important things you can do to help.