The beloved Muppets are teaching children how to deal with complex emotions. — -- Big Bird and his "Sesame Street" buddies are taking on a new mission: helping kids learn to cope with stress and ...

Experts share what parents should look for to help kids deal with anxiety. — -- Headaches, stomach aches and even trips to the emergency room are some of the symptoms of stress exhibited by kids ...

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Childhood today looks very different from even a generation ago. Kids and youth are often juggling busy schedules and academic pressure, along with social media and constant stimulation. Many children ...

Adolescence can be characterized as a period of development, experimentation, and discovery. However, for the majority of teenagers, it is also a period with added stress. School pressures, social ...

Generally speaking, past research has shown that children who are highly sensitive to stress tend to be at higher risk for health and behavioral problems compared with their less delicate peers. Yet, ...

The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for ...