A new study suggests that children exposed to natural disasters in the womb have higher rates of psychological disorders when they grow up. The findings of the study have been published in the Journal ...

The recent devastating fires in Southern California have left many families grappling with fear, uncertainty, and sadness. The blaze, which has left 10 dead and many more injured so far, broke out ...

When natural disasters strike, they are scary for anyone. You can help your kids cope with these suggestions. Reviewed by Janet Taylor, M.D. Flash floods in central ...

Hannah Hedrick, 17, wrote a children's book inspired by her experience in the Thomas Fire and debris flow to help other kids impacted by natural disasters. Credit: Rebecca Caraway / Noozhawk photo ...

Puerto Rico has seen a string of natural disasters in the past few years – hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and landslides. When COVID-19 hit in 2020, things got even worse. These disasters have taken ...

Being displaced after a natural disaster can cause kids to feel cut off from their social supports, routines, and sense of security. Enduring a natural disaster can make children feel depressed and ...

As parents across the country continue to send their children to sleepover camps this summer, I have heard of a number of camps that sent letters to parents urging them not to talk to their kids about ...

Expert tips to navigate conversations about natural disasters with kids. Megan Mantia, left, and her boyfriend Thomas, return to Mantia's fire-damaged home after the Eaton Fire swept through, Jan. 8, ...