Mental health

Having an arm amputation ain't no thang for this sweet kid

Having an arm amputation ain't no thang for this sweet kid

Three-year-old Scarlette embraces having an amputation thanks to her mom who helps her feel extra special on the anniversary of her surgery.

Amy Valm

How To Support A mother Who Has Postpartum Depression

How To Support A mother Who Has Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression can be very overwhelming and isolating. Here’s how to help someone who is going through it.

Lisa Coxon

I’m scared to tell my anxious child about my Zoloft

I’m scared to tell my anxious child about my Zoloft

I’ve never been troubled by the idea of taking an SSRI, but suddenly I’d do anything to avoid telling my anxious child. Maybe because he's so much like me.

Amy Macfarlane

Parents, I’m judging you (and I’m sorry—mostly)

Getting pregnant

Parents, I’m judging you (and I’m sorry—mostly)

As I debate whether or not to have a baby, I realize I finally have to address my prejudice toward parents.

JoAnna Novak

6 ways to calm your anxious child

6 ways to calm your anxious child

Anxiety in children is quite common. These psychologist-recommended strategies can help kids face their anxieties and feel calm and confident.

Jill Buchner

Parents who worry about their kids' sleep problems are at risk of depression

Parents who worry about their kids' sleep problems are at risk of depression

Spending quality time with infants during the day can help reduce parents’ concerns about neglecting their children at night.

Wendy Hall

3 helpful resources for postpartum depression

3 helpful resources for postpartum depression

PPD may seem unbearable, but you're not alone. There are tons of online resources for postpartum depression that provide support to help you through it.

Emily Rivas

Stress can have alarming effects on kids

Stress can have alarming effects on kids

Lindsey Tanner, The Associated Press

How to rebuild your child’s self-esteem after bullying

How to rebuild your child’s self-esteem after bullying

When your kid’s self-esteem is being worn down by bullying, experts recommend taking these steps to improve their confidence and self-worth.

Antonia Mcguire

A new supplement to treat the baby blues could ward off postpartum depression

Pregnancy health

A new supplement to treat the baby blues could ward off postpartum depression

Feeling sad in the days after delivery is all too common. But researchers are working on a supplement that could help new moms feel like themselves again.

Michelle Bilodeau

How to make a calming jar

How to make a calming jar

Is your kid feeling anxious or battling a case of the worries. Try a calming jar.

Today's Parent

Anxiety is sending twice as many kids to the emergency room as it was a decade ago

Anxiety is sending twice as many kids to the emergency room as it was a decade ago

A new report shows that Ontario children and youth are accessing mental health care more than ever, and anxiety is one major reason they need help.

Jill Buchner

Why the practice of mindfulness is so important for children

Why the practice of mindfulness is so important for children

Do you have an anxious child? We spoke with mindfulness expert Trina Markusson about how the practice of mindfulness can help kids cope with stress.

Kelsey Miki

Mom posts candid video about what postpartum depression feels like

Mom posts candid video about what postpartum depression feels like

Bluebird Kisses blogger opens up about the dark thoughts she experiences after giving birth—and trying to end the stigma around postpartum depression.

Kelsey Miki

Why we should be encouraging kids to talk about 13 Reasons Why

Why we should be encouraging kids to talk about 13 Reasons Why

Educators are wringing their hands over the wildly popular teen drama, which depicts bullying, sexual assault and suicide.

Rachel Giese

Does 13 Reasons Why trivialize suicide? We asked a psychiatrist

Does 13 Reasons Why trivialize suicide? We asked a psychiatrist

In theory, 13 Reasons Why is step towards eliminating the stigma around mental health, but many parents worry it's trivializing suicide.

Jamie Lincoln

Child Mind Institute launches #MyYoungerSelf campaign and we are loving it

Child Mind Institute launches #MyYoungerSelf campaign and we are loving it

For Mental Health Awareness Month, the CMI is releasing celebrities’ personal stories in support of children suffering from mental illness

Kelsey Miki

How to help a child who is dealing with trauma

How to help a child who is dealing with trauma

We all want to protect our kids from scary situations, but sometimes there’s no way to avoid an emergency.

Astrid van den Broek

Mindfulness for kids: Learning emotional regulation in school

Mindfulness for kids: Learning emotional regulation in school

Lessons in mindfulness are creeping into elementary classrooms, and proponents insist it's making for happier, more focused students.

Lisa van de Geyn

How To Talk About Mental Health With Your Kids

How To Talk About Mental Health With Your Kids

It can be difficult to talk to kids about depression, anxiety and mental illness. But starting the conversation early can give kids a healthy head start.

Daniela Payne