Are you a parent noticing that your child is struggling emotionally? Maybe you are concerned that his or her emotional functioning isn’t quite what you would expect for their age. Maybe you have depression or anxiety in your family and you are noticing your child may be showing some signs of emotional distress? Or, you […]
How to help your child cope with bedtime fears and anxiety: 7 tips
July 28, 2015 by
As a parent, the topic of your child’s sleep is probably one that has consumed many hours of your life. From infancy, we become preoccupied with when, where, how much, and how long did it take your baby to fall asleep. Simply, the topic of sleep can be exhausting for both children and parents. Now […]
Parenting Advice for Depressed Teens
January 10, 2015 by
I have seen many teenagers who have struggled with depression over the years. It is a very difficult condition for all of those involved. I often hear parents say that they had no idea their teen was depressed, even in situations when suicide has been attempted. As a parent, you may be wondering what you […]
How to Help Your Child Overcome Halloween Fears
October 5, 2014 by
As the fall gets underway and Halloween time approaches, it is not unusual for children to have fears of the dark, monsters, and spiders. While many children and adults look forward to Halloween because of fun costumes and good candy, some kids become terrified when Halloween decorations, scary masks and costumes, and haunted houses start […]
How to Help Your Child Cope with OCD: 11 Parenting Tips
August 27, 2014 by
Perhaps you are a parent wondering if your child has OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) or maybe you have recently received this diagnosis. If so you may be wondering what you, as a parent, can do to help support your child. There may be some parenting strategies that you are doing that are right on target. […]
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