Mental Health

5 Things You Can Do to Avoid Meltdowns And Enjoy The Show! Happy 4th of July! If you have a child who is sensitive to loud noises, you may be looking forward to the Fourth of July fireworks with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation! Why Loud Noises Overwhelm Some Children Think about yourself being…

Most of the parents I speak to would put “Self-Esteem” at the top of their list of concerns for their children or teens with learning or attention challenges. And rightly so, as confidence and self-esteem often take a beating when students struggle in school or with homework. You’re so awesome! You’re so smart! You’re an…

Last week we talked about kids and growing pains. Emotionally, the “growing pains” that teens go through may be the most challenging for all involved. The Teenage Brain Is Still Developing Neurologically, the teenage brain is still developing. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “in teens, the parts of the brain involved in…