Daily Tips to Support a Child With Autism As The School Year Starts
The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely impacted the way we all live our lives and how we go about our daily activities. As the new academic year starts, some parents are opting to embark on or continue online school for their…
Using DEAR MAN to Guide Difficult Family Interactions in COVID-19.
Written by: Melissa Goldberg, Psy.D COVID-19 has been tough on our family relationships. Whether it’s a mother-to-be feeling anxious about grandparents wanting to fly in to meet a newborn grandchild, a diabetic brother feeling fearful of interactions with his bar-hopping…
What is Disordered Eating?
Written by: Nicole Bartek, DNP What a “good, healthy meal and/or body” looks and feels like can become a fixation for many kids, teens and families. As parents we want our kids to be healthy. There is very real…
What To Do If You Think Your Child Is Having Suicidal Thoughts
Written by: Meaghan Lightbody-Warner, LCSW-S In the United States, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among children/adolescents aged 10-24. Research has shown that nearly 1 in every 8 children between ages 6-12 have suicidal thoughts. The suicide rate…
Teen Mental Health and COVID: A Letter for Parents
Written by: Meaghan Lightbody-Warner, LCSW To say these are trying times for most is an understatement. Things are unpredictable, big key events are occurring and we are just expected to deal with them ourselves, and assist our children and family…
Story Time: Using Popular Media to Talk to Your Children About Mental Health
Written by: Jennifer Yen, MD, FAACAP Let’s face it: it’s tough to talk about mental health and mental illness. This is especially true when it comes to children and young adults. Often times, it’s a struggle to figure out how…
How to know when your child is experiencing everyday stress versus an anxiety disorder?
Written by: Angela Durbin-Garfield, APRN, PMHNP-BC Collectively, our nation is experiencing a multitude of events such as the Coronavirus (COVID-19), economic hardships, and societal changes that could invoke stress in your child or teen. As a parent, it is understandable…
Depression in Adolescents
Written by: Meaghan Lightbody-Warner, LCSW-S Being a teenager can be a challenging time. As a parent, it can sometimes be difficult to differentiate between normal teenage emotions and a more serious depression. Teenagers today are juggling a lot trying…
What’s so Important About Getting A Good Night of Sleep?
Written by: Nicole Bartek, DNP While most people know that sleep is important, if you ask most kids and teens why it is so important or why they need sleep, most are not sure. Here are some key things…
Making Sure Kids Stay Safe Online
Written by: Hikari Ward, LMSW COVID-19 has left many parents relying on technology to engage their children in learning and occupy their children as they attend work meetings or complete projects. How can parents ensure children are safe without having…