Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. September marks more than the return of pencils, backpacks, ...

The start of a new school year often brings excitement, but it can also stir up feelings of stress and anxiety for children and teens. Between adjusting to new teachers, balancing academics with ...

LAYOFFS AND A SHRINKING ECONOMY. SO WE WANT TO TURN THE CONVERSATION. WE’RE GOING TO USE THAT AS A BASE, BUT WE’RE GOING TO TURN THE CONVERSATION NOW TO MANAGING FINANCIAL STRESS IN FRONT OF YOUR ...

In such a digital age, it can be hard for kids to drown out the noise. In today’s busy world, it’s hard to find time away from the noise and focus on yourself. The same holds true for kids. "All of us ...

Stress in children may cause them to regress in behavior, withdraw, have heightened emotional responses, or become more fearful. Caregivers can encourage rest, fun, and positive thinking to help a ...

Panicked calls from parents. More empty desks in classrooms. Higher anxiety. Those are some of the effects school officials from around the country say their communities have been experiencing in the ...

Take a deep breath. Now exhale slowly. You’re probably not aware of it, but your heart has just slowed down a bit. Not to worry; it will speed up again when you inhale. This regular-irregular beat is ...

The “Manage Stress Workbook” in this course guides you through steps to identify and track your stress and practice a variety of strategies that have been shown to counteract stress. The course does ...

When I first started traveling with my kids, I pored over travel forums, soaking up every bit of advice I could find about making travel with kids easier. Initially, I implemented many of the ...