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 …
4 Proven Strategies to Help Children Respect and Accept Differences By Soribel Martinez, LCSW Many parenting difficulties are millennia old: sleeping through the night, potty training, and so much more. Helping children to respect and accept differences is no different. …
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What to Do When Your Child Won’t Talk (but Seems Sad and Anxious) Children face many struggles as they grow up. There are more obvious challenges, like bullying or self-esteem issues. However, many children also experience depression and anxiety but …
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