Nowadays, parents are more focused on helping their kids understand and manage their feelings, and teaching them how to handle life's ups and downs. Why? Because we now know that...
Prior to COVID, virtual sessions were not the norm, and as such, many insurance carriers did not reimburse for online counseling or other services. If they did reimburse for...
We are providing some links to lists for grants and wish programs aimed at supporting children in need of therapy services. We recognize the critical role early intervention and access...
When parents need a break, respite and therapeutic childcare services can help!No matter how resilient or patient you are, the reality is that every caregiver needs a break from time...
Many parents are concerned that their child or teen has become more isolated due to the pandemic, leading to a reluctance to form and maintain friendships with kids their age. When...
Child and teen depression is one of the most serious mental health problems kids and teens can encounter. Youth ages 12-17 are the age demographic most at risk for suffering from major...
What is Play Therapy?Play Therapy is not just playtime. Rather it is therapeutic counseling for children. Why play? Because the act of “playing” is a child’s...
There are several websites that offer tools and tips to help you organize your child’s information, utilizing either a notebook or a computer. Here are some parent favorites:Packaging...
Churches and ministries are becoming more inclusive for families with special needs. Many families are looking for the comfort and healing that church can provide when dealing with...
Over the past quarter century, the world of psychotherapeutic services has expanded with innovative options to accommodate the growing interest and need for behavioral therapy support...
What is Physical Therapy?Pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) is a branch of healthcare that specifically addresses improvement in your child’s physical capabilities and/or pain with...
What is Teletherapy?In recent years there has been a steady increase of virtual services for children and families, particularly as we have all tried to navigate the effects of the...
Sensory processing issues were first identified in the 1970’s by Dr. A. Jean Ayres, an occupational therapist. The idea being that some brains cannot process all of the...
Having a panic attack is an intensely distressing experience for children – and their parents. For the child or teen (and adults), a panic attack can seem life-threatening, and...
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year all happen within the course of 6 weeks, and the ushering in of glad tidings with great joy can also bring a flurry of depression. If the holiday...
When your child has special needs related to sensory sensitivities, it may effects their behavior at home, at school and out in public. Many parents wonder how they can help...
Service dogs for the blind have been common for decades. Today, you see them everywhere as they assist people with a wider range of conditions, and in all settings. So, it’s...
Sometimes parents are unsure of how to interact with certain systems, such as their child's school or their insurance provider, and get their questions and concerns addressed....
What is Psycho-Educational Testing?Psycho-Educational Testing is sometimes called psych-ed evaluation. This form of evaluation is designed to empower caretakers and key care providers...
At some point in life, we all encounter challenges and uncertainties, and that's where coaching comes in. Whether you're a parent seeking guidance on parenting issues, or you...