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Tips on Managing Child Anxiety
Occasional anxiety in children is expected, but how do you know what’s normal and what’s not? Dr. Mini Tandon, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, helps us better...
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Why Outdoor Time Is So Important for Children
Is your child getting enough outdoor time? Interaction with nature is important for people of all ages, so you and your child may both benefit from spending time together outside. Studies show that...
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What to Know About the Increase in Self-Harm in Children
Over the past few years, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and other children’s hospitals around the country are seeing an increase in adolescents and even younger children with suicidal behaviors. We are...
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Tweens: What to Expect from Your Growing Child
The tween stage of parenting is unique in several ways. Children in this stage of development are experiencing rapid physical, mental, and emotional growth, which can lead to a rollercoaster for them...
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Why Do Some Kids Fall Apart After School?
It is common for parents to see their child go to school in the morning in a great mood, but when they come home in the evening, they are whining and crying, rebelling, and resisting- it is almost like...
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Helping Your Child with Their Fear of Storms
Does your child have a fear of storms? Springtime and summer are known for frequent thunderstorms. For many children, this is an exciting and thrilling experience. However, for some children,...
View ArticleNewborn Behavior: What’s Normal?
Newborn behavior can be confusing. They are just getting accustomed to the world, and their reflexes, reactions, and behaviors can seem strange sometimes. These behaviors may worry new parents, but...
View ArticleA Day in the Life of a Children’s Art Therapist
I provide art therapy psychosocial support to patients being treated for hematology (blood-related) and oncology (cancer) diagnoses at Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. I commonly get...
View ArticleHow Child Abuse Affects a Child’s Learning
Some of the impacts of child abuse are obvious, but one we don’t talk about as often is the effect on academic achievement. This relationship is complicated, as child abuse generally occurs alongside...
View ArticleTips for Parenting Strong-Willed Children
Raising a strong-willed child requires careful and creative parenting to navigate hard moments. Here are five tips to help turn the tension of raising a strong-willed child into joy. Never enter into a...
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