Suicidal thoughts or actions can impact any individual, including children & adolescents. Unfortunately, many myths and misconceptions of suicide exist that can…
Sleep is essential for everyone, but it is especially critical for promoting children’s growth and development. Inadequate sleep negatively impacts all domains…
Experiencing conflict and learning to work through it is an essential skill for children to learn. Sibling relationships offer a safe, reliably available, and developmentally appropriate…
In honor of November being Adoption Awareness Month, let us take a moment to talk about and celebrate adoption. Adoption can be a positive outcome for children who…
As the 2020 presidential election fast approaches, many parents are considering how best to address the election and our current political climate with their children. In an already uncertain…
Bullying is frustrating and hurtful for children and their families. In honor of Bully Awareness Month, we review the psychological effects of bullying, how…
Ever heard of Trichotillomania or Excoriation? What are Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)? They are explained here in honor of BFRB Awareness Week…
Infant mental health (IMH) refers to the mental health of young children from birth to age five. Understanding infant mental health is critical to preventing and treating…
Parents and caregivers have found themselves juggling many incremental responsibilities in recent months. While no two families are alike, many parents and…
While selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder often associated with young children, teens and adults can also suffer from SM. In many cases, teens with SM have been struggling with…
What is an exposure lifestyle? Exposure therapy is a psychological treatment developed to help people successfully confront their fears and anxieties head-on. The focus…
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts one’s ability to sustain attention and inhibit impulses. According to recent research, ADHD affects…
This challenging time has highlighted just how grateful our community is for teachers and educators who support children’s learning. As the saying goes, sometimes “you…
The Coronavirus/COVID-19 has caused significant fear amongst adults within the past few months especially given that this is an unfamiliar experience, there…
Discipline is a necessary component of parenting. Having clear expectations, boundaries, and even consequences help children to learn what behaviors are acceptable…
Dr. Ian Schere discusses ways to incorporate Motivational Interviewing (MI) withing the framework of doing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) as part of…