When families have more than one child, parents can often feel overwhelmed trying to keep everyone happy, especially when one child has special needs and another child who is neurotypical....
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...
Disclaimer: This blog does not provide medical advice. It is intended for information purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment....
There is a shortage in mental healthcare services for children and teens in America. But when children and teens are experiencing a mental health or behavioral crisis, oftentimes they...
As a parent, it can be a challenging decision to seek professional help for your child, especially when it involves emotional or behavioral difficulties or physical challenges. However,...
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...
The school bell has rung and summer is here. We’ve turned off our alarm clocks and are looking forward to lazy days filled with sunshine and relaxation. Does this sound like...
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...
Graduating from high school can be an exciting time in a young person’s life. As parents, we have thought about and tried to prepare for this important day for many years. Most...
It can be challenging to talk to your teen about counseling or seeing a psychiatrist, but there are a few things you can do to make the conversation easier. Choosing the right...
What is Occupational Therapy?Occupational Therapy is healthcare service that helps people with physical, sensory, or cognitive (mental) health problems develop independence in all...
Along with individual providers and clinics now offering virtual or online service options for patients, a growing number of companies that focus solely on providing telemedicine have...
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...
Life is not easy and it is not uncommon for children and teens to struggle with processing and managing complicated emotions. Fortunately, therapy (also known as counseling) are significantly...
Getting therapy for your child or adolescent should be a solution – not a problem. When children are struggling with mental health issues and need professional support,...
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...
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – What is it?Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a branch of healthcare that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders...
Once diagnosed with a mental health condition, disability, disorder, or syndrome, parents begin to wonder “when and how should I tell my child?” While there is not a universal...
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...