A Teachable Moment: August 2014 Dr. Susan Bartell National Clown Week is the first week in August, which for some people is a cause for celebration. For others (especially kids) clowns cause fear and even panic. Many kids have had a celebration ruined for them by the appearance of a clown. No-one knows for sure …
Anxiety disorders
A certain amount of fear and anxiety is a natural part of life. It is what drives us to take precautions and to keep ourselves and our families safe. In children, while fear and anxiety are often illogical, they are in many respects an important part of growing up. But in some children these feelings …
The second half of a baby’s first year is a time of much joy and relief for new parents. The baby becomes more regular in her patterns, she begins to learn how to communicate her needs, and she no longer cries for seemingly no reason. But even though things tend to be relatively smooth in …