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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...
It’s not uncommon for children to struggle with emotional or behavioral issues from time to time. But, when those issues linger, you might start to get worried. Unfortunately,...
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...
Parents are finding that many therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and even pediatricians, OT's and camps, are offering services online. Here is our tips for parents...
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...
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...
Since the pandemic many parents find that they have been drinking more alcohol. They know it's not healthy and often express worry that those few extra glasses of wine each...
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...
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 pandemic on mental...
Mental health is something that the world seems to be focused on. It’s in the news, in commercials, and our social media. Celebrities and athletes are promoting and supporting...
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...
No parent wants to think about their child dealing with anxiety. But, it’s an unfortunate reality. In fact, children are often more susceptible to anxiety and depression when...
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...
As a parent, you probably don’t have the luxury of kicking back, putting your feet up, and burying yourself in a book as often as you would like. If you're like many busy...
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the world. But, we often associate it with adults. In truth, kids can actually be more susceptible to anxiety, especially when...
The holidays can be a magical time where beloved traditions and rituals are celebrated, but it is not uncommon for anxiety to emerge amidst the festive activity. Despite the joy-filled...
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....
“Back-to-school” time after an extended break is always an exciting time of year, but it can also be a little stressful for children. Many children experience...
As a parent, it’s never easy to think about your child struggling with anxiety. But, multiple studies have shown that more kids are dealing with it than ever before. In fact,...