The death of a parent is one of the most traumatic events in a child’s life1. According to research, in the first two years after losing a parent, children are more likely to experience psychiatric problems. Those with depression or stressors in the family are most likely to suffer from depression or other mental illnesses …
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The death of a parent in childhood is a traumatic experience. An estimated 3.5% of children under age 18 (approximately 2.5 million) in the United States have experienced the death of their parent1. So how does the death of a parent affect a child? What Is The Worst Age To Lose A Parent Grief and …
What Is Overindulgent Parenting Overindulgent parenting is a parenting style in which parents consistently inundate their children with family resources, such as wealth, attention, experiences, and a lack of responsibility at developmentally inappropriate levels. Children are often given these things too early or too much1. When parents overindulge, they may do so not for their …