6 Things That Kill Self-Esteem in Children and What to Do to Boost It

Children's self-esteem can be negatively affected by certain things their parents do, without even realizing that. Are you guilty of any of these parenting behaviors? Self-esteem in children is much more vulnerable than it is in adults. For this reason, some early childhood experiences and parenting habits may have a…

4 Early Signs of Autism All New Parents Should Know

All new parents should be aware of the early signs of autism, given the growing prevalence of this condition among the children today. According to the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, around one in 59 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Parenting a child…

What Causes Night Terrors in Adults and What Underlying Problems They Reveal

Nightmares have come and gone since childhood, being more prevalent during the early years and less common in adults. Night terrors in the adult age generally spring from some underlying problem or even a health concern. As a child, nightmares were a common experience. They came from simple experiences most…