A medical diagnosis or hospital stay can be tough when you’re a child, and it can be hard on family members as well. Fortunately, many hospitals, especially children’s hospitals, have certified child ...

In Saeed Roustaee’s “Woman and Son,” an initially low-key drama that takes a shattering and tragic, pain is an all-encompassing experience. Even at a Cannes Film Festival that hasn’t been lacking for ...

Most of us don’t appreciate where our problems sit on a scale from ordinary to tragic. One day your frustrations relate to impressing the family of your intended husband, or to the local school’s ...

Saeed Roustaee’s fourth feature is a setback for the gifted young Iranian director, who advocates for the rights of women, but shows a mother whose rash decisions inevitably make life worse for all ...

Certified child life specialists help children and families cope with the hospital experience through play therapy, art therapy, and explaining medical procedures. The program at Akron Children's ...

Reflecting on the past, through writing or conversation, can help us better appreciate where we are — and where we’re going. By Emily Laber-Warren Jodi Wellman was devastated when her mother died of a ...