Back To School Series: School Supports
Children, parents, and teachers often meet a new school year with optimism. This fresh start is a chance for new beginnings, new friendships, new study habits…and new obstacles. While challenges …
Autism: It’s Not Just for Boys
According to the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, about 1 in 59 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, also known as (ASD). These kids are “on the spectrum,” …
Defying The Diagnosis: Why Diagnosing Defiance Isn’t Helpful
If you are a parent whose child has been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or ODD, you may be relieved to hear that many of us in the mental health …
Labeled: How To Handle Your Child’s Diagnosis
Parenting is hard. There are days that feel like they will never end, and years that seem to fly by like minutes. And within this confusing whirlwind of time, there …
Party of One: Understanding Introverts
Introverts are commonly misunderstood, and have been called “shy,” “stuck-up,” “boring,” and “insecure,” to name a few derogatory labels. But with nearly one-third of the population identifying as introverts, it’s …
What’s In A Name? Coping With A New Diagnosis
Being diagnosed with a mental health issue can be overwhelming. There are many questions to be answered, and a host of feelings to contend with. In a way, receiving a …