Emotions

Learn about the normal feelings and emotions of childhood and adolescence.

• 3 Ways to Help When Kids Feel Lonely
• 9 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Self-Esteem
• Answering Questions About Sex
• Anxiety Disorders
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) in Kids and Teens
• Childhood Depression: What Parents Need to Know
• Childhood Fears and Worries
• Childhood Stress: How Parents Can Help
• Competitive Sports: Helping Kids Play it Cool
• Cutting and Self-Harm
• Cyberbullying
• Depression in Teens: How Parents Can Help
• Disasters: How Families Can Help
• Eating Disorders
• Healthy Habits for Media Use (Topic Center)
• Helping Kids Deal With Bullies
• Helping Kids When They Worry
• Helping Your Child During Treatment for Depression (Video)
• Helping Your Child Heal After Trauma
• Helping Your Child Manage Anxiety (Video)
• How Can Social Connection Help Kids & Teens Feel Less Lonely?
• I'm Pregnant and in an Abusive Relationship. How Can I Get Out?
• Is Your Child Depressed? (Video)
• Is it Normal to Feel Sad After Having a Baby?
• Mental Health & Social Media Use: What Parents Can Do
• Postpartum Depression
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
• Relaxation Techniques for Kids With Serious Illness
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Separation Anxiety
• Sexual Orientation
• Sibling Rivalry
• Stress (Topic Center)
• Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Pregnancy
• Taking Your Child to a Therapist
• Teaching Kids About Their Bodies
• Telling Your Child a Family Member Has a Serious Illness
• Tips for Divorcing Parents
• Underage Drinking: What Can Parents Do?
• When a Loved One Dies: How to Help Your Child
• When a Pet Dies: Helping Kids Cope
• Your Child's Self-Esteem

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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