Retention, comprehension and potential to learn are all undermined by stress and anxiety. We are all familiar with the term "test anxiety," and have all experienced that feeling of not being able to concentrate because of stress. How stress affects brain performance Stress hormones affect our ... Read More
June 13, 2013 SHARE 
Parenting Advice: When Your Gay Child Comes Out
While hosting my radio program, "Let's Talk with Dr. Gail Gross," I received a phone call from a father who threw his son out of the house when he came out as being gay. The father was crying on the phone, and to get to the heart of the matter, I asked him a question: "Do you love your son?" The ... Read More
May 28, 2013 SHARE
Tips to Prepare Your Child for Summer Sleep-Away Camp
Each year, more than 11 million children and adults will attend one of the 12,000 summer camps in the United States. Nearly 60 percent of these programs are sleep-away camps for kids. While some children eagerly anticipate this time away from home, others may find it to be an emotional ... Read More
May 24, 2013 SHARE
Tips for a Stress-Free Family Vacation
Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer travel season for many families in the United States. Family vacations are not just about getting away -- they’re about coming together. However, travel can be an expensive, time-consuming, stress-inducing exercise without proper ... Read More
May 16, 2013 SHARE
How to Help a Child Recover From Abduction Trauma
An abduction victim’s recovery is largely dependent on the relationship with their primary caretakers. Children take their lead from their parents, and if their parents cope in a positive way with an impossible situation, then their children will feel that they can recover and move forward as ... Read More
