Depression is often viewed as an adult issue, but it can affect teens and children as well. Occasional sadness and low mood are normal for all of us, but if your child seems sad all of the time there may be a deeper issue. Identifying depression early on and supporting your child through it can …
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Seasonal Affective Disorder is an extremely common, yet little-known, disorder. Also known as SAD, it is a type of depression related to changing seasons, most commonly causing symptoms in the fall and winter and easing up during the spring and summer. SAD is more common in adults than children and teens, but it still happens …
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder, also known as ODD, is a lesser-known childhood disorder. It can be common in children who have ADD or ADHD, well as adopted children. There are many causes, but whatever your child’s background, it can be tough to parent through! Here is a bit about ODD, and some tips for parenting your …
