When it comes to back-to-school anxiety specifically, Dr. Gautam encourages families to focus on preparation and giving kids a sense of control: Ask your child how they'd like to approach the ...

You may not be able to make your child's anxiety go away — but you can help them build a toolbox of coping skills to navigate their fears productively.

Adult children who are struggling, whether due to anxiety, depression, relationship turmoil, or life direction, often feel that they are drained by shame or self-doubt. Parents who contact me for ...

It's common for adolescents to feel nervous or shy around others. But how their parents treat them may help ease or worsen their social anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Georgia ...

Lindsay Gibson's "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" has become something of a cult classic, with over one ...

If you identify as an adult child of a dysfunctional or chaotic family, you may have noticed a relentless inner pressure to do everything just right. For some adult children, perfectionism is a ...