Fears

Too scary for me, Mommy!

Monica Beyer — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0800

Those of us who love horror movies or television shows know the pain of wanting to watch what we want, while at the same time shielding our kids from violence, sex and gore. But what are the real risks of exposing our kids to R-rated material at an early age?

Surviving your child's first dental appointment

Kori Ellis — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0800

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. It's a good reminder to get your kids to the dentist if their checkup is due. If you have a little one, visiting the dentist for the first time can be a traumatic experience for both of you.

Prepare your child for the dentist

Maria Mora — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0800

Wish you could somehow start over and stop being afraid of going to the dentist? Here’s your chance to give that opportunity to your child. Learn how to work with your child’s dentist and discover some simple ways to prepare your young child for his first dentist appointment.

Alpha Women: L.A. photographers ready to take a bold leap

Karen Hawthorne — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:30:00 -0800

Looking for some inspiration? Los Angeles photographers Jennifer Hoffman and Marisa Gallegos, of Esme & Eve, will take a leap of faith on Saturday, Nov. 17 in nothing but a safety harness and their lingerie . The duo will skydive, for a second time, from a plane over Lake Elsinore, California, along with five other women in the "Be Bold. Take the Leap" initiative to encourage women to face their fears and realize their dreams. Here's our Q&A with Jennifer Hoffman.

When the world floods, shakes and whirls

Guest Author — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:40:00 -0700

This week, we spent a lot of time — much of it sweetened by candy — celebrating a holiday that laughs in the face of fear. Stranger than any horror movie or fake front-yard cemetery is that millions of people on our country’s East Coast have been dealing with the real fears brought on by a catastrophic storm and its aftermath.

Tackle or dismiss your child's fears?

Michelle Maffei — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Sometimes you wonder if your child is trying to score some extra cuddle time when he claims to be scared of the dark, so how do you know whether to tackle or dismiss your child's fears? From tips on how to deal with your kid's anxiety to learning how to separate true childhood fears to cries for attention, learn how to cope when terror strikes your youngster.

Anxiety: Should we fear natural disasters and global unrest?

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:51:00 -0700

Are recent global events keeping you up at night or consuming your thoughts all day, every day? Even if a natural disaster or a global event doesn’t happen in your backyard, you can still experience mounting – even debilitating – fear and anxiety over your family’s safety. We talked to Dr. Gregory Jantz, author of the upcoming book Overcoming Anxiety, Worry, and Fear: Practical Ways to Find Peace , about the health consequences of chronic anxiety and how to put your fears at ease.

Afraid of the dentist? A dental coward's survival guide

Suzi Milovanovic — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:35:00 -0800

It's pretty hard to confuse going to the dentist with a walk in the park. Fear of pain, awful sounds and the unknown leads to high anxiety intense enough that, for many people, the only way to deal is to ultimately opt out and avoid the dentist altogether. Some level of anxiety about going to the dentist is normal, but neglecting your health as a result doesn't have to be the only solution.

Looking at hospitalization through a child's eyes

Children's Miracle Network — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:38:00 -0700

From toddlers to teens, you can help to ease your child's fear of hospitalization.