Question: How do I talk to my child about a diagnosis?Answer:Once diagnosed with a mental health condition, disability, disorder, or syndrome, parents begin to wonder “when...
What is Play Therapy?Play Therapy is not just playtime. Rather it is therapeutic counseling for children. Why play? Because the act of “playing” is a child’s...
Question: My child has special needs with sensory sensitivities, which effects his behavior at home, at school and out in public. How can I help others, like their teachers,...
Parent Question:What are the different types of anxiety and how do I know which one my child has?Answer From Our Parent Experts:As a parent, it’s never easy to think about your...
Life is not easy and it is not uncommon for children and teens to struggle with processing and managing complicated emotions. Fortunately, therapy (also known as counseling) are significantly...
When people think of Speech-Language Pathology, or Speech Therapy, they might imagine a child with a lisp who works with a specialist to learn how to speak clearly. While working to...
What is Intensive Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment?Intensive outpatient psychiatric treatment is a specialized mental health program designed to provide comprehensive care for children...
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year all happen within the course of 6 weeks, and the ushering in of glad tidings with great joy can also bring a flurry of depression. If the holiday...
Parents are finding that many therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and even pediatricians, OT's and camps, are offering services online. Here is our tips for parents...
Any number of life circumstances may plunge a family into a time of crisis, and when serious situations arise, Intensive In-Home Services can provide concentrated, stabilizing, all-around...
As any parent will tell you, raising a child comes with many rewards, but also with many challenges. Add the responsibilities that come from being a caregiver for a child with special...
As a parent, watching your child struggle with mental health challenges can be incredibly distressing. You've taken the proactive step of seeking therapy, but what happens when...
The kids are home for the summer and, of course, they’re bored! They have a lot of time on their hands now and will probably turn to the internet to entertain themselves, to...
What is ABA Therapy?ABA Therapy stands for Applied Behavioral Analysis and was developed in the 1960’s using the scientific method for the purpose of developing specific behavioral...
Does It Seem Like Other New Moms Have It All Together, But You’re Struggling?Are you a new mom confused by conflicting emotions of joy and sadness? Despite times of excitement...
Divorced Parents and HolidaysNavigating any holiday or special events as a divorced parent is understandably difficult. Especially with all the glowing moments social media showcases,...
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,...
Question: I'm concerned that my child might have anxiety. How would I know?Answer:Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the world. But, we often associate...
Vacation planning can be rather stressful. Whether it be a day trip, overnight, or a lengthy stay, preparations can be time-consuming and can leave you filled with worry about...
Sensory processing issues were first identified in the 1970’s by Dr. A. Jean Ayres, an occupational therapist. The idea being that some brains cannot process all of the...