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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gaps in your résumé don’t have to be perceived as roadblocks during your job search, as long as you frame them right. Career gaps are common and nothing to be ashamed about. People with 10-plus years ...

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, ...

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, ...

Just a couple of generations ago, when computers took up huge server rooms used by specially qualified engineers, most ordinary people could go their entire lifetimes without understanding complex ...

During discussions with your patients about healthier eating, it can be helpful to explain how macronutrients can impact their weight loss goals. Patients can ultimately make better food choices and ...