Many parents are concerned that their child or teen has become more isolated due to the pandemic, leading to a reluctance to form and maintain friendships with kids their age. When...
As a parent, you want the best for your child. If your child is in need of counseling, therapy (OT, PT, SLP), or Telepsychiatry, you may be worried about how to pay for it without...
“Back-to-school” time after an extended break is always an exciting time of year, but it can also be a little stressful for children. Many children experience...
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...
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...
The holidays can be a magical time where beloved traditions and rituals are celebrated, but it is not uncommon for anxiety to emerge amidst the festive activity. Despite the joy-filled...
Nowadays, parents are more focused on helping their kids understand and manage their feelings, and teaching them how to handle life's ups and downs. Why? Because we now know that...
It can be challenging to talk to your teen about counseling or seeing a psychiatrist, but there are a few things you can do to make the conversation easier. Choosing the right...
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...
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,...
In recent years there has been a steady increase of virtual services for children and families, particularly as we have all tried to navigate the effects of the pandemic on mental...
Having a panic attack is an intensely distressing experience for children – and their parents. For the child or teen (and adults), a panic attack can seem life-threatening, and...
Along with individual providers and clinics now offering virtual or online service options for patients, a growing number of companies that focus solely on providing telemedicine have...
As a parent, you probably don’t have the luxury of kicking back, putting your feet up, and burying yourself in a book as often as you would like. If you're like many busy...
Once diagnosed with a mental health condition, disability, disorder, or syndrome, parents begin to wonder “when and how should I tell my child?” While there is not a universal...
When your child has special needs related to sensory sensitivities, it may effects their behavior at home, at school and out in public. Many parents wonder how they can help...
No parent wants to think about their child dealing with anxiety. But, it’s an unfortunate reality. In fact, children are often more susceptible to anxiety and depression when...
As a parent, it can be a challenging decision to seek professional help for your child, especially when it involves emotional or behavioral difficulties or physical challenges. However,...
Since the pandemic many parents find that they have been drinking more alcohol. They know it's not healthy and often express worry that those few extra glasses of wine each...
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,...