The holiday season should be about celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To some, the season does bring about positive spiritual growth and the opportunity to make lasting family memories. However, as exciting as the holiday season appears with its shiny Christmas balls, neatly wrapped [...]
Although uncommon, children as young as three years old can develop depression. The causes of depression in children can range from trauma and neglect to a big life change to losing a loved one. Recognizing the signs of depression in children can help you determine when your child needs [...]
Humans are complex beings. Little humans can be even more complex. According to an array of experts, brains are fully developed around the age of twenty-five. Adult brains are better equipped to handle situations than little human’s (that is, children’s) brains. Children’s minds aren’t developed enough to handle situations [...]
Have you ever wondered if your child was just being shy or reserved, or whether his or her behavior might be a sign of something more, such as social anxiety in children? If so, read on. This article may be for you. A shy child seems hesitant or withdrawn [...]
“Can you please pick that up?” “We don’t draw on the walls.” “The rule is no screens after 5 pm.” “Are you ready to brush your teeth?” “Will you please help by cleaning up the toys?” “Just do as I said!” “If you don’t get in the car, then [...]
When children are in counseling to work through emotional and mental issues, the therapist may choose to use play therapy. This type of therapy helps the child express themselves in a way that is comfortable and safe. Allowing children to be creative often helps them to share emotions and [...]
Seeing a therapist is a big decision and it can be intimidating! Picking the right therapist is hard. There are so many different types of therapists out there with so many specialties. What makes a family therapist or counselor any different (throughout this article I will use the words “therapist” [...]
If you notice that your child has trouble focusing on a particular task and is often overtaken by impulses and whatever he or she feels like doing, often without a thought of what the results of actions will be, or if he or she is unusually busy and active [...]
Once Upon an Ordinary Day One ordinary school day, Mrs. Johnson picked up elementary-aged Timothy from school and could tell something was bothering him. So she asked him, “How was your day, Timothy?” With a deep sigh, Timothy relayed the happenings of the day with great emotional clarity and [...]
ADHD in children is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that causes a child’s brain to work differently than the brain of a child who does not have ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). The part of the brain affected is the frontal part that controls executive function skills such as planning, organizing, decision-making, [...]
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