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Anxiety is not unusual among children and teenagers. Experts now recommend additional screenings, some of which involve parent input.

Breaking Down the New Anxiety Screening Guidelines for Kids Here’s what parents need to know.

People who experienced trauma as children often have a harder time maintaining relationships. This is a skill that can be improved when we are able to examine our feelings without judgement.

How Do Child Abuse and Neglect Affect Social Relationships? Stress in childhood leads to more stress and fewer relationships later in life.

Self-compassion is a skill that can be cultivated when it doesn't come naturally. It is especially important to learn if you have ADHD. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rethinking-adult-adhd/202209/self-compassion-and-adult-adhd

Kids need opportunities to develop their decision-making skills before they're independent, and part of that is the risk they'll make a poor decision. But parents can still be supportive by helping their kids think through likely outcomes rationally. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-self-driven-child/202208/helping-kids-become-good-decision-makers