Inside this guide, you’ll find a child therapist’s top resources for understanding and managing ADHD in kids. We’ll cover ADHD symptoms, as well as strategies for handling discipline, aggression, and anger. Table of Contents If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed by ADHD (or you suspect your child might have it), you’ve come to the right…
Inside: Discover 11 Strategies to Safeguard Your Child’s Mental Health in a Hectic World and Understand Why Their Emotional Well-Being is Just as Crucial as Academics. Our brains weren’t built to handle the intense stress and anxiety of today’s world, and this is even truer for children whose minds are still growing. As I send…
**Inside:** Discover the most common mistake in disciplining children and learn how adjusting your viewpoint on their behaviors can make a positive difference. **Table of Contents** Many of us like to see ourselves as optimistic, the “glass is half full” type of people. I’ve always leaned towards optimism, a perspective that was reinforced during a…
Inside: Parenting a child with special needs can undoubtedly be stressful. However, embracing acceptance, self-compassion, and gratitude can help parents find peace and joy amid daily challenges. Table of Contents One day, as I stood in my messy kitchen holding a freshly soiled diaper, I watched my kids play together with enthusiasm. In that moment,…
Inside: Discover why our child’s mental and emotional well-being needs more attention and how to advocate effectively. Most parents would agree that their child’s health is their top priority. We’re often surrounded by resources about kids’ health, whether online or at the doctor’s office. But when you first thought of children’s “health,” did mental or…
Discover the most effective phrase to use when stepping in during kids’ fights or everyday family conflicts. — **Table of Contents** Emotions in your family might be running high right now, just as they are in mine. “Stop it!” “Mom, she said she hated me!” “Well, I never want to play with you again anyway!”…
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with parenting a child with ADHD, you’re not alone. Here are tried-and-true steps from a child therapist (who is also a parent of a child with ADHD) to help you move forward with confidence and clarity. Dealing with a child who has ADHD can be emotionally and mentally challenging for caregivers….
The issue of the “elephant in the room” in the world of parenting is something I’m no longer willing to ignore or leave unchallenged. **Table of Contents** Every day, a common misconception leaves well-meaning parents and their children feeling frustrated and hopeless. It’s ironic that often, it’s the most dedicated parents who struggle the most…