
Ways To Cope When Your Child Gets a Life-Altering Diagnosis
Parents often struggle with the news that their child has a major health issue. Learning how to manage new routines and expectations is key to everyone’s happiness
Beth S. Russell is a professor of human development and family sciences and director of the Center for Applied Research in Human Development at the University of Connecticut. Her research focuses on the ways people manage psychological distress, often in the context of parent-child relationships. Her work extends from normal everyday stressors to more severe experiences among clinical populations. She holds a Ph.D. in human development and family sciences from the University of Connecticut.

Ways To Cope When Your Child Gets a Life-Altering Diagnosis
Parents often struggle with the news that their child has a major health issue. Learning how to manage new routines and expectations is key to everyone’s happiness