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Does My Child’s Bedtime Matter During the Summer?
July 6, 2026

When school is out and summer begins, it’s natural for routines to shift. Bedtimes are often stretched later, screens stay on longer and sleep habits can fall by the wayside. While summer brings more freedom and fun, consistent sleep...

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Parents & Parenting
Parenting Through the Teen Years
July 6, 2026

If you’re raising a teenager, you’ve probably had moments where you’ve wondered, “What happened to my sweet, talkative kid?” One day they’re telling you everything, and the next they’re answering every question with, “I’m fine.” It can feel frustrating,...

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Parents & Parenting
Helping Children Cope with Divorce
July 6, 2026

Divorce is one of the biggest changes a family can experience. While every child responds differently, it’s common for children to feel confused, worried, angry, sad, or even relieved depending on their family dynamics. There isn’t a right way...

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Parents & Parenting
Is It ADHD or Just Typical Childhood Behavior?
July 6, 2026

One of the most common questions I hear from parents is, “Is this just normal kid behavior, or could it be ADHD?” It’s a great question and one that doesn’t always have a simple answer. The truth is that...

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Parents & Parenting
Does My Child’s Bedtime Matter During the Summer?
June 16, 2026

When school is out and summer begins, it’s natural for routines to shift. Bedtimes are often stretched later, screens stay on longer and sleep habits can fall by the wayside. While summer brings more freedom and fun, consistent sleep...

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Addiction
Addiction: A Family Disease
May 5, 2026

You may have heard Addiction referred to as a disease of the mind and if you have ever been around someone addicted to a substance like alcohol or drugs you have seen and heard how their thinking has changed...

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Bailey Smith
Breaking the Cycle of Perfectionism in Teens
April 22, 2026

When the pressures of being a teen meet the demands of high school, some students cope by striving for perfection. Perfectionism shows up in thoughts like “If I can just be perfect, then I’ll feel ok.” or “If I’m...

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Parents & Parenting
Sensory Tools for Emotional Regulation
April 2, 2026

In addition to providing cognitive development skills and encouraging creativity for children, sensory stimulation is a useful tool for emotional regulation skills. By exploring their five senses in a fun way, sensory stimulation activities help children reduce their anxiety,...

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Parents & Parenting
Systems Generated Trauma
March 3, 2026

As a parent of an adult with disabilities and an advocate in the disability community, I try to keep up with the latest research in this area. I recently read an article that stopped me in my tracks. Cerebra,...

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Children
What is Parent Child Interaction Therapy?
February 17, 2026

Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a modality of therapy focused on strengthening the parent-child relationship and reducing problematic or attention seeking behaviors. Treatment for PCIT is highly structured. There are two key phases: Child Directed Interaction and Parent...

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Children
Rethinking What Counseling Means for Kids
October 21, 2025

When most people hear the word therapy, they often picture trauma, or a problem that needs to be fixed. But for children, therapy is so much more than that. It’s not just about healing, it’s about learning, growing, and...

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Parents & Parenting
Naming and Taming Big Emotions
October 21, 2025

If you’ve ever seen your child go from calm to melting down in a matter of seconds, you know how powerful emotions can be. For kids, big feelings like anger, sadness, or frustration can feel confusing and even a...

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Suicide Prevention
Supporting Your Teen Through Suicidal Struggles: Why CAMS Can Make a Difference
September 22, 2025

As a mental health professional trained in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) protocol, I specialize in helping teens and adolescents navigate one of the most difficult challenges they—and their families—may ever face: suicidal thoughts and behaviors....

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Parent-Child Relationships
Strengthening the Parent-Child Relationship
August 27, 2025

Parenting can feel a bit like a juggling act. Shuttling kids around to all of their events, while also trying to work, take care of the home, and manage your own time is daunting on the best of days....

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Teen Issues
How to Listen to Teens
August 25, 2025

Teenagers often feel misunderstood by their parents, and parents feel like communicating with teenagers can be a mystery. When parents punish their teens, they may feel like it is the only consequence that makes sense. Based on the book,...

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Parents & Parenting
Does My Child’s Bedtime Matter During the Summer?
June 24, 2025

When school is out and summer begins, it’s natural for routines to shift. Bedtimes are often stretched later, screens stay on longer and sleep habits can fall by the wayside. While summer brings more freedom and fun, consistent sleep...

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Children
ADHD: Is My Child Lazy?
June 3, 2025

Parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) question their child’s motives. They are at a loss of how to address their child’s behavior and let their frustration dominate the power struggle of parenting. ADHD is a mysterious...

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Parents & Parenting
Catching Your Child Green-Handed
June 3, 2025

The Parent Trap “Once again, you didn’t do your chores like you were told!” “Hitting your brother when you are mad is not okay.” “What have I said about your dirty dishes? It is your responsibility to rinse and...

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Children
What “Tantrums” Can Tell You
June 3, 2025

Tantrums are often loud, messy, and emotionally charged, but they’re also incredibly important. While it may look like your child is “just trying to get attention” or “being difficult,” tantrums are a form of communication. Young children (and even...

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Children
Why Routines Are Especially Important for Kids with ADHD
June 3, 2025

For children with ADHD, the world can often feel unpredictable and overwhelming. Their brains are constantly taking in information, jumping from thought to thought, and struggling to filter out distractions. This is where routines become incredibly powerful. A consistent...

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