Anxiety is a natural part of life and, in small doses, is helpful. However, when anxiety becomes excessive and persistent, it can significantly impact a child or adolescent’s well-being and daily functioning. As a parent, being aware of the various types of anxiety disorders and their developmental risk factors is crucial in recognizing and supporting your child’s mental health. Separation Anxiety Disorder Commonly observed in younger children, separation anxiety involves intense fear or worry about being away from familiar surroundings, READ MORE
Category: Adolescents
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS DEMYSTIFIED: STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ORGANIZATION, TASK COMPLETION, AND MORE
Imagine your brain as an orchestra, and the executive functions as the conductor sitting at the very front of the brain (behind your forehead). Just as a conductor directs and coordinates every musician in an orchestra to play harmoniously together, your executive functions oversee and manage various mental processes in your brain.
HOW OUR MINDS FILTER INFORMATION: UNDERSTANDING INATTENTION
Imagine that your brain’s capacity to pay attention is like a camping headlight. When you’re focused, that headlight shines bright on what you’re doing. But for some people, this headlight flickers or doesn’t stay on one thing for long. In other words, inattention is difficulty keeping that mental headlight steady and on the task at hand. Inattention can also be conceptualized as a filter problem. You brain needs to ignore and suppress thousands of pieces of information (called stimuli) throughout READ MORE
PERFECTIONISM: SIGNS, RISKS, & STRATEGIES TO COPE
“I’m not a perfectionist. If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” – Margaret Atwood We can all agree that issues like depression or anxiety are problematic. But perfection is trickier—mainly because so many people seem to achieve it all around us every day. If you’re like most people, you spend hours each day scrolling through curated snapshots of people’s most perfectly curated moments. It makes you wonder: perfectionist tendencies can’t really be so terrible for you, READ MORE
ADHD IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: 10 TIPS FOR REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Unlock your child’s true potential with expert guidance on navigating ADHD in children. Discover effective strategies for helping your child thrive. Raising kids and teens can be quite an adventure, filled with ups, downs, and everything in between. But when your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the journey can come with unique challenges. That’s why I created this guide for parents on navigating ADHD in children and helping them reach their full potential. ADHD is more than just READ MORE
8 WAYS TO PROMOTE GOOD SLEEP HYGIENE FOR KIDS AND TEENS
We all know how crucial a good night’s sleep is for children’s growth and well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical strategies to establish a solid sleep routine and create a sleep-friendly environment for your little ones. Here’s what parents need to know about promoting positive sleep hygiene for kids. (Bonus: these tips work well for grown-ups, too!) What Is Sleep Hygiene? Sleep hygiene refers to a set of healthy sleeping habits that enables children and adolescents to fall READ MORE
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT CONCUSSIONS 101: THE ULTIMATE PARENT’S GUIDE
Learn what concussions are, how they affect children, steps for prevention, and tips for supporting recovery. As parents, we know that children and teens are naturally curious and full of energy, which can sometimes lead to accidents. Whether it’s during contact sports and collision sports activities, playground adventures, biking, or even everyday mishaps, head injuries such as concussions can occur. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the fundamental aspects of childhood concussions, from understanding what they are and how READ MORE
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