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, [...]
Are the worries of all children alike? Like their physical bodies, anxiety manifests differently throughout the phases of childhood and adolescence. Younger children are more likely to be anxious about external things such as bugs, darkness, monsters under the bed, or something terrible happening to their parents. Teens, on [...]
Being a parent is hard. The responsibility of keeping children alive and healthy, teaching them to do that for themselves, and helping them become functional members of society is a lot. Throw in jobs, homes, pets, activities, and maybe a dash of mental health issues and the whole thing [...]
Whether your teen is a tween or an older teen, family counseling can help restore your household’s peace. Even if you have a good relationship with your teenager, pursuing counseling together can build on the strong foundation that’s already there. Benefits of family counseling with your teen. A few [...]
You love your kid and want the best for them. As a parent, you want to soothe every bump and bruise; deal with every trial and triumph. You want to help your child succeed in their endeavors and be their counselor when necessary. Yet sometimes, parents, despite their best [...]
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