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How to Help Children Understand Terrifying Events

By S. Abigail McCarrel

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Posted: October 2, 2020

As a parent, your job is to make sure your kids grow and develop in a safe and healthy environment. To do this, you may need to help children understand terrifying events or situations. While it may be possible for you to control your immediate...

How to Lovingly Parent a Depressed Child

By S. Abigail McCarrel

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Posted: February 4, 2020

Being a parent is the hardest job on the planet. But being a parent of a child with a mental illness can feel unbearable at times. All parents want to do what’s right for their kids, but when your child is sick, either physically or...

A Parent’s Guide to Teen Depression and Suicide

By S. Abigail McCarrel

Depression Parenting

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Posted: January 19, 2020

The statistics on teen suicide are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year, an average of 8% of American teens will attempt suicide. This makes suicide the second leading cause of death for kids aged 10 to 24. In fact, it is...

5 Ways to Cope with Anxiety as a Parent

By S. Abigail McCarrel

Anxiety Parenting

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Posted: December 16, 2019

The hard work and unpredictability that makes parenting so rewarding can also cause a great deal of anxiety as a parent. Here are some simple ways to bring yourself to a place of calm. Make a To-Do List Ruminating on worries can cause lots of...