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We at Kalamazoo Child and Family Counseling are always looking to help children, teens, and their families understand the challenges they may be facing. If you would like to learn more about a mental health issue or find valuable tips and strategies from the therapists and counselors at Kalamazoo Child and Family Counseling, we invite you to browse the articles below.

Depression and Teenagers

Adolescence is a transformative phase of life marked by tremendous physical, emotional, and social changes. It is during this time that many teenagers face challenges, including the risk of developing mental health issues like depression.

Three Deep Breathing Strategies to Help Kids with Anxiety

Deep breathing is a simple yet powerful technique that can help children manage their emotions and reduce stress. When practiced regularly, deep breathing can help kids feel more relaxed and focused, and improve their overall well-being.

Using the PRIDE Skills during Play

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based treatment that aims to improve the relationship between a parent and their child.

5 Ways to Communicate With Kids Effectively

Sometimes, it can be difficult to talk to kids in effective ways that promote growth and understanding.

4 Tips To Get A Good Night’s Sleep

In today’s world, getting the right amount of sleep, not to mention good quality, can be very difficult. Below are some ideas on how to get the best sleep you can. Avoid Food and Drinks That Keep You Awake Coffee, pop, tea, and chocolate all have caffeine levels that can interfere with sleep. It is…

4 Tips To Help Anxious Kids Relax At Home

In today’s modern world, many kids are stressed by different aspects of life. When kids are feeling overly anxious or worried, have them try these relaxation tips to help them calm down and stay present.

Anxious child? Helping them have a give it a try attitude

Does your hesitant, or anxious child have a hard time trying new things. Sometimes you probably wish they would just jump and give it a try.

Avoidance and Anxiety in Children

Avoidance is one of the biggest culprits in the maintenance of anxiety in children. Avoidance is directly connected to the fight or flight response each one of us have.

Grief and Kids : 5 things every grieving child wants their parent to know

The death of family member, friend or significant person in a child’s life is a terrible loss. Your child may have child lost someone to cancer over the course of time, or suddenly through a heart attack, car accident or suicide.

Back to School: 3 tips to help kids be ready

Winter break is a wonderful time of year for children to enjoy time with family and friends. It’s also a time to celebrate the holidays their family’s special traditions.

5 Myths about Childhood PTSD

For the longest time children were not thought to be able to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Children

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after something scary, shocking, dangerous, and or life-threatening happens.