Part of the joys of parenthood include seeing your children experience their many firsts — first steps, first birthdays, first days of school and so forth. But, the “firsts” aren’t always joyful. The ...

Major events can be difficult to explain to children in ways they can understand, according to healthcare experts.

MINNEAPOLIS — Just 24 hours ago, two children died and 17 people were injured in a mass shooting at Annunciation Church and Catholic School in Minneapolis. How does a parent begin to explain such a ...

My 5-year-old has attended five funerals of loved ones in his short life. I wish I could say these experiences didn't bother him, but they did and still do. He often asks questions about death, our ...

In the United States, more than 390,000 children are currently in foster care. Each year, between 19,000 and 30,000 youth “age out” of the system without permanent families or lifelong supports. The ...