We know that children commonly experience mental health distress. The recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey showed that nearly 60 percent of teenage girls experienced persistent sadness and 25 percent ...

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be isolating and unpredictable. Around 13 million adults in the United States — 5% of the population — experience PTSD each year, according to the ...

Every generation seems to complain about "kids these days," but in recent years, a combination of technology and changes in ...

Knowing and worrying about what others think of you are two different things. While it’s possible to put too much emphasis on the thoughts of others, knowing how you’re perceived can provide you with ...

All those long multiplication tables. Timed tests and “mad minutes” of worksheet problem-solving. Fluency drills. Somehow, getting kids to know their basic math facts continues to be at the heart of ...

MIAMI — When something devastating happens like the wildfires burning through Los Angeles County, it tends to bring out the best in people. Here in South Florida, many want to know how to help.

Dear Eric: My best friend of nearly 50 years has been diagnosed with cancer, and the prognosis isn’t good. Naturally, I want to support her, but she’s making it very challenging. I just spoke with her ...