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Child Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and depression are not just conditions that adults face. Children can suffer from anxiety and depression, too. Between 3 million and 6 million children, as of 2010, suffer from depression and are at risk for suicide, according to the Healthy Place website. If you suspect that your child is anxious or depressed, don’t blame yourself, because the causes are often complex.
Should Kids Have Their Own Cell Phones?
You probably wouldn’t think of leaving the house without your cell phone. When you are away from your children, cell phones are the most convenient way to get in touch with them. If you have a teenager who is driving, you want him to have a cell phone for safety reasons. Besides, practically all teenagers have a cell phone. Eighty-four percent of older teens, 60 percent of tweens and 22 percent of small children had cell phones in 2007, according to the Center on Media and Child Health. These numbers grow each year. Still, parents need to consider all the ramifications of kids having a cell phone before they plop down their money for one or add their kids to a cell-phone family plan.
Creative Baby Names for Girls
As you coat the surfaces in your nursery with pink and dream of the new princess that will soon join your family, you will likely spend many sleepless nights contemplating the name that you will bestow about your bundle of joy. When pursuing the almost limitless array of options, look for a name that is creative and distinctive. Uncommon or highly meaningful names reflect your child’s specialness and clearly set her apart from her peers.