Childhood Depression
Could your son be depressed? My good friend and fellow blogger, Sarah E. Ludwig, has a terrific article about childhood depression in Parenting magazine. Among her points: Childhood depression is more common than you may think. 1 in 20 children and teens are clinically depressed. Depression is often masked by other issues. ADHD, anxiety and […]
Imposed Stress?
Gutsy Writer, a mom of three boys, had an interesting comment regarding my last blog post. I’m curious to hear what you think about the difference between boys/men and girls/women, towards stress. I think one of the things that attracts females to males is they are able to remain calm when women “freak” out. So […]
How to Help a Stressed Out Son
Believe it or not, a lot of boys don’t know when they’re feeling stressed. They might feel — and act — angry, mad or upset, or even withdraw and shutdown. An older boy might be able to tell you he’s overwhelmed. More often that not, though, you’ll see the signs — frustration, a short fuse, […]
Boys & Depression
Have you heard about this study yet? Seems even preschoolers get depressed these days. Our national mythology tells us childhood is a happy time, but that’s just so not for a lot of kids. (Take these boys, for instance.) Is it possible that some of these kids need medical intervention? According to study author, Joan […]
Boys & Depression
Have you heard about this study yet? Seems even preschoolers get depressed these days. Our national mythology tells us childhood is a happy time, but that’s just so not for a lot of kids. (Take these boys, for instance.) Is it possible that some of these kids need medical intervention? According to study author, Joan […]
Boys & Depression
Have you heard about this study yet?
Boys & Depression
Have you heard about this study yet?
Brain Abnormality Found In Boys With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ScienceDaily (2009-03-18) — Researchers trying to uncover the mechanisms that cause attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and conduct disorder have found an abnormality in the brains of adolescent boys suffering from the conditions, but not where they expected to find it. For the full story, click here.