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The Importance of Early Intervention: When to Get Professional Help for Your Child's Mental Health
It’s not uncommon for children to struggle with emotional or behavioral issues from time to time. But, when those issues linger, you might start to get worried. Unfortunately,...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 03/24/2023
Post-Adoption Services: What They Are and Why They Matter for Adoptive Families
Post-adoption services are any form of support adoptive families receive after adoption placement. Therapeutic, trauma-informed, post-adoption support services are highly beneficial...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 03/22/2023
Helping your child with school anxiety after a break
“Back-to-school” time after an extended break is always an exciting time of year, but it can also be stressful for children. Many children experience anxiety,...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 01/02/2023
How parents can help promote good mental health in their children
Mental health is something that the world seems to be focused on. It’s in the news, in commercials, and our social media. Celebrities and athletes are promoting and supporting...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 01/02/2023
Parents managing their own anxiety while parenting children and teens with mental illness
Parenting children and teens with anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and/or a trauma history can be hard, overwhelming and sometimes terrifying. While a certain...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 01/02/2023
Building Bridges: Practical Ways for Parents to Connect with Struggling Teens
Parenting is hard. Parenting teens is even harder, especially when they value the input of their friends or a TikTok video over your parenting wisdom. It is normal for teens...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 01/02/2023
Panic attacks in children and teens – 11 ways to help panicking kids
Does this sound familiar? Your child seems to be enjoying an outing with the family, when all of sudden it seems she begins complaining that she can't breathe, her chest hurts,...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 01/02/2023
Tips for talking to your child about anxiety in a way they can understand
Does your child seem to be more fearful lately? Does she beg you not to have to go to school on test days because she's worried about failing? Has he stopped playing baseball...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 01/02/2023
How to know if your child or teen has anxiety
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the world. But, we often associate it with adults. In truth, kids can actually be more susceptible to anxiety, especially when...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 01/02/2023
Understanding the different types of childhood anxiety
As a parent, it’s never easy to think about your child struggling with anxiety. But, multiple studies have shown that more kids are dealing with it than ever before. In fact,...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 01/02/2023
Understanding your child's unique sensory experiences
A child with different needs, including sensory sensitivities, may exhibit challenging behavior at home, school or in public. Oftentimes, well-meaning adults in a child's...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 01/02/2023
Grants and Wish Programs
We are providing a growing collection of grants and wish programs aimed at supporting children in need of therapy services. We recognize the critical role early intervention and access...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 12/30/2022
Keeping your child's health information organized
There are several websites that offer tools and tips to help you organize your child’s information, utilizing either a notebook or a computer. Here are some of parent favorites:Packaging...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 12/27/2022
When you're worried your teen might be depressed
Teen depression is one of the most serious mental health problems a teenager can encounter. Youth ages 12-17 are the age demographic most at risk for suffering from major depression,...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 12/27/2022
How to Help Your Child Take Medicine
This blog was originally posted for SmileMakers Inc and I was compensated for this post. All opinions are my own.Taking medications can be one of the most anxiety-provoking...
Posted by Child Life On Call on 10/05/2021
How to Help Kids Cope with a Fear of Needles
This is a sponsored post by Gebauer Company, makers of Pain EaseNeedle phobia is seldom just about the moment of the injection. It’s a whole combination of things including the...
Posted by Child Life On Call on 10/05/2021
How to Prepare Your Child for a Vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infections disease doctor, said on Friday that he believes that children will hopefully begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine as early as...
Posted by Child Life On Call on 10/05/2021
State, National & International Resources for Child and Teen Mental Health
Find contact information for state, national and international agencies focused on pediatric mental health.GLOBAL RESOURCESWorld Health Organizationhttps://www.who.int/activities/Improving-the-mental-and-brain-health-of-children-and-adolescentsNATIONAL...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 09/09/2021
Military Family Resources
We have compiled a list of resources specifically for parents in military families.Did you Know?Support for military families with special needs family members is provided through...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 09/09/2021
Educational Resources
Wondering what is available for your child with special needs within their local school district? Start here to learn more about how to go about finding out what your child may be...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 09/09/2021
Child and Teen Mental Health Resources
Click on the links below to access resource pagesState, national and international mental health resources:Find a list of contact information for agencies focused on pediatric mental...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 09/09/2021
Advocating for your child or teen with mental health needs
Needing some support in advocating for your child but not sure where to turn? This list may help.Tips and Tools for Becoming An Effective Advocate For Your ChildThe "...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 09/09/2021
Children's Health and Safety Resources
This article about child safety covers baby-proofing, food safety basics, toy risks and more from ConsumerNotice.orgDid you know that unintentional injuries are the leading...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 09/09/2021
Post-Adoption Parenting Resources
Selecting An Adoption Competent Therapist Adoption Competent Therapist Traits Selecting and Working With a Therapist Skilled in Adoption from Child Information GatewayScreening...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 09/09/2021
Post-Adoption Resources: Talking To Your Child or Teen About Adoption
Empowering Your Children To Share Their Adoption StoriesTalking With A Child About His or Her Adoption (Lifeline)Talking About the Hard Truths (Robyn Gobbel, LCSW-S, RPT-S) Talking...
Posted by Michelle Rigg on 09/09/2021
