Teens today are often as busy as any ambitious adult. Up at dawn, they march through classes seeking outstanding grades, tackle multiple sports and hobbies after school, and pitch in with chores at home when they're not hunched over homework.
In between, they try to keep up with friends, avoid bullying, make sense of their crushes—and decide what they’re meant to do with their lives.
No pressure, right?
We’re kidding ourselves if we don’t think teens struggle with stress, just like adults, but with fewer resources to help them cope.
Playing outdoors is a great way for kids to be active, build physical and social skills and get their dose of vitamin D from the sun. And after what seemed like endless rain this winter, it just feels good.
But outdoor activities can also lead to injuries. Some, like cuts, bruises, and broken bones, can heal. But others, like head injuries, can cause lasting effects.
The holidays are fast approaching and many people are stressing over shopping for the kids.
If you’re one of those people, or even if you’re done shopping, it’s important to keep some safety information in mind when looking for that special gift for the little ones in your life.
The death of a parent or loved one can be just as hard on a child as it is on an adult; however, children process death and deal with grief very differently than adults. According to Frannie Gaeta, L.S.C.W., a Carilion Clinic bereavement specialist and head of Carilion's Soul Survivors family grief support program, the signs of grief in a child can vary by age.
