As a child, I had a great deal of anxiety. If you’ve ever seen me speak in public, that might surprise you. But anxiety among children is extremely common and affects almost all children, to varying ...

I can’t do it. It’s too scary.” Anxiety is loud in kids’ lives. Small steps, music, and routine can turn fear into courage, one breath and beat at a time.

The first few days of school can spark excitement and anticipation for kids: they look forward to seeing friends, learning something new or getting back to sports and clubs. But for many students, ...

Kindergarten students at Falcon Heights Elementary School diligently work on their letter boards during a classroom lesson on May 17, 2023, in Falcon Heights, Minn. NINA MOINI: The first day of school ...

On her first full day of preschool, Alexander Lane’s 3-year-old daughter stayed in the car for an hour at drop-off because she didn’t want to go inside. On the second day, she entered class in tears.

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Schools students go back to class on Aug. 18. There will be lots of smiling and first-day-of-school pictures. And for many children, there is a lot of anxiety about ...

Young people in a survey say their poor mental health is driven by concerns about affordability, gun violence, climate change ...

The New York State Education Department is pushing new math guidelines, including a recommendation that teachers stop giving ...