Explaining depression isn’t easy. The condition can rob you of the desire to connect with others and leave you searching for words to describe the emptiness inside. This article offers simple ...

Learning how to explain death to a child can help prevent challenges related to traumatic grief, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and functional impairment. Share on ...

The loss of a grandparent can be a very traumatic time for every family, but especially for kids who might not fully understand what is happening around them. The world is mourning for Queen Elizabeth ...

One of the most difficult dilemmas of being estranged from a family member is how to explain the break to children. For children, the estrangement often means that they are cut off—perhaps suddenly, ...

Children diagnosed with ADHD often don’t have the tools yet to explain it to others. But it’s important to be open about this diagnosis. It’s especially key as your child ages, as peers, educators, ...

Imagine this: you’re in a meeting, tasked with explaining a critical concept to your team. The stakes are high, and all eyes are on you. You start talking, but halfway through, you notice blank stares ...

If persons with misophonia live with this condition, they’ve likely struggled to explain it to others. Misophonia is likely a neurophysiological condition where specific sounds, like chewing or ...

Autism, a condition caused by brain differences, may affect communication, behavior, and emotions. Talking about autism openly instead of avoiding the subject can promote empathy and bust myths. You ...

If you’re anything like me, you learned about the birds and the bees through pop culture. (Thank you, Madonna and George Michael!) But our kids live in a very different world, and the last place you’d ...