It is easy to overlook the subtle differences in our mental well-being, particularly when it comes to the younger members of our families. As caregivers, it is important to be attuned to the subtle warning signs and red flags that may indicate our child or adolescent could benefit from therapy services.
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How to identify warning signs and symptoms to know if your child or adolescent needs therapy services including the role of caregivers and when to seek help.
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Bullying and Mental Health: What Can Parents Do? About one-fifth of students in the United States experience bullying. Bullying occurs in school hallways, classrooms, the lunchroom, bathrooms, or online. Many instances occur at bus stops or school-sponsored events. Bullying can
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Tips For Building Resilience in Early Childhood Why do some children do well despite adversity, and others struggle to handle daily stressors? Challenges for kids could be as simple as starting at a new school or as big as divorce
Decoding and Defining “Stimming” with Autism Posted by Soribel Martínez If you have a child dealing with autism, you might already be familiar with the term “stimming”. But, many don’t know exactly what it means or how to decode it.
4 Tips for Building a Solid Relationship with Your Step-Child(ren) Posted by Soribel Martínez, LCSW Dating and remarriage can be an exciting time full of dreams for your future together. If you’ve experienced trying relationships in the past, you’re probably
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How to Co-Parent with an Ex You Don’t Like Posted by Soribel Martinez, LCSW Do you feel trapped trying to co-parent with an ex you really don’t like? Raising kids is hard enough, but trying to do so with another
Understanding Your Child’s Life with ADHD—What You Need to Know Posted by Soribel Martinez, LCSW Children who are neurodivergent, such as those with ADHD, often seem like mysteries to their parents. You may wonder why in the world they behave
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What Autism Looks Like in Girls Posted by Soribel Martínez, LCSW Autism has long been considered more of a boys’ issue than one of girls. And while it is most likely true that boys are more prone to have autism
Letting Go of Toxic Parents: 5 Essential Steps Posted by Soribel Martinez, LCSW Our parents shape our world when we are young. Their attitudes, emotional health (or lack thereof), and relationship patterns set the stage for our own experience of