Parenting & Children’s Mental Health Blog

Wondering what happens during a child psychological evaluation? Learn how testing can help clarify concerns about ADHD, learning, development, emotions, and behavior.

Frequent arguing, anger, refusal, and power struggles can leave parents wondering what’s normal and when to seek help. Learn about ODD, ADHD, and evidence-based treatment for challenging behavior.

Wondering whether your child or teenager might have ADHD? Review common signs, learn why online ADHD tests cannot provide a diagnosis, and understand what happens during a professional evaluation.

Research suggests teletherapy can be effective for many children and teens, but it is not the right fit for every child or situation. Learn what studies show about online TF-CBT, DBT, PCIT, and pediatric medication management.

Help your child navigate big emotions with practical tips for building emotional awareness, healthy coping skills, and lifelong emotional regulation.

School breaks can be exciting, but changes in routine and time away from friends and familiar supports can also be challenging. Learn simple coping strategies—including grounding and breathing exercises—to help children and teens manage big emotions, practice mindfulness, and adjust to spring and summer transitions.

Movement supports more than physical health. Learn how physical activity can benefit children’s and teens’ mood, attention, sleep, stress management, confidence, and overall wellbeing—and why it doesn’t have to mean organized sports.

Help your child adjust smoothly to daylight saving time with practical tips for better sleep, routines, and mood management. A parent’s guide to stress-free time change transitions.

When weekly therapy isn’t enough but hospitalization isn’t necessary, IOPs offer a life-changing bridge helping teens heal while staying connected to home and school.

Help children and teens navigate spring and summer break transitions with simple, effective coping skills like grounding exercises and mindfulness breathing. Support emotional regulation at home.

How can parents tell the difference between ordinary teen relationship conflict and something more concerning? Learn the warning signs of teen dating violence, digital control and sexual pressure—and how to respond if your teenager tells you something is wro

The holiday season can be a joyful time, but for children with social anxiety, it can also be overwhelming. Family gatherings and crowded holiday events can trigger feelings of fear and discomfort. Here are some strategies to help your child navigate social situations during this season.