Mental illness may not always go by the same name – behavioral issue, emotional disorder or mental condition – but its impact on children is consistent. Almost 1 in 5 children in the United States suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder, yet only 20-25% of affected children receive treatment. “The focus shouldn’t be on how […]
How Do You Develop Resilient Kids? Lead the Way.
As Georgette Constantinou sees it, the best way to help your kids overcome letdowns and failures is to be a role model of perseverance and problem solving − a nurturer and supporter, but not a fixer. Dr. Constantinou, a pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital, believes the key to raising emotionally healthy children is teaching […]
