If you are the parent of a child that struggles in school, a new year could be the fresh start you both need. A new year allows for you to…
CategoryChild & Teen
How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Topics
By Sandra Dougherty, LMSW Talking to children about subjects such as conflict and violence can feel daunting. Learn some simple, easy-to-use strategies for engaging in these conversations with courage and…
Kids & Teens Mental Health: Warning Signs, Helpful Tips & More
Three children’s medical groups have declared the mental health of kids and teens to be a national emergency, citing the pandemic and social media as chief contributing factors to the…
Parents: 3 Tips for Coping with Covid Back-to-School Stress
The first day of school is approaching as pediatric Covid cases are on the rise. Parents of school-aged kids may be feeling the dread of embarking on yet another school…
Signs of Anxiety & Depression in Children & Teens
Considering all of the changes and stressors kids have experienced this year, it’s important that parents be aware of the common signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression in children…
Help! My Child’s School Counselor Referred Us to a Therapist
School counselors are an invaluable resource to students, parents, and teachers. Counselors provide guidance to help students navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of social, academic, and behavioral development. School counselors…
Parents: 3 Tips for Adjusting to Remote Learning
The beginning of a new school year is upon us, and many parents of school-aged children are facing the specific challenges that come along with navigating remote learning. Tasked with…
3 Tips for Helping Kids Understand Race and Racism
Nationwide demonstrations calling for social justice for Black Americans have been ongoing for several weeks now, broadcast on the news, discussed on social media, and taking root on the streets…
3 Tips for Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
Kids everywhere are feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. On top of the stress related to the virus itself, schools are closed, parents are either feeling the stress of…
How Effective Discipline Teaches Personal Responsibility and Emotional Resilience
Teaching your child personal responsibility through effective discipline is key to their development of important coping skills they will carry with them into adulthood. The Importance of Logical Consequences As…