A new study uses heart monitors to prove that harsh parenting disrupts a child's biological stress co-regulation system.

As toddlers age into the preschool years, their dependency on their parents usually begins to ebb. However, a new study led ...

Toxic stress can occur when a child experiences severe and prolonged stress without enough support. This can lead to long-term health effects and can negatively affect their development. Stress is the ...

Stress in children may cause them to regress in behavior, withdraw, have heightened emotional responses, or become more fearful. Caregivers can encourage rest, fun, and positive thinking to help a ...

Children who reside with chronic illness have more than a bodily challenge. They are also apt to battle more psychological wars, like depression or anxiety. Scientists have struggled for decades ...

Child abuse is a devastating issue that affects families across the world, often driven by unnoticed stressors. Whether it's financial instability, health concerns or even community crises like a ...

While the holidays can be a fun and joyous time for children, many factors can contribute to increased stress for children, which often manifests as temper tantrums, defiance, anxiousness, ...