How Childhood Trauma Could Be Mistaken for ADHD
During the pandemic, were you one of the many people home all day with your children and begin to notice behavior issues that you hadn’t seen before? Did you begin to think that your child possibly might have ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) symptoms? You probably didn’t think about how childhood trauma could be […]
Resilience is the Key to Raising Kids That Can Cope
Guest blog post by Codie Surratt, MA, LPC, LMT This past year has been one for the books. Like all the books – the record books, the medical journals, the how-to-survive-a-pandemic-while-raising-kids-without-losing-your-mind books! One thing we know for sure from the last year is that those who could pivot despite uncertainty fared better. Pivoting helped ease […]
6 Rules for Helping Your Kids Fight Fair
Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, AuD, ABAC, C-IAYT Siblings fight. And it’s not a bad thing – it’s a natural process. However, as pandemic guidelines continue to recommend that we all stay home where possible, the tense family moments may feel too frequent. You definitely can’t expect children to get along all the time. […]
How Parenting Styles Affect Child Development
Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, AuD, ABAC, C-IAYT As a parent, how you interact with and discipline your child will influence the rest of your child’s life. Recognizing whether your style is supporting your child’s health, growth, and development can help guide you to becoming the parent you would like to be. Keep reading […]
My Child is Depressed! What Can I Do?
Guest blog post by Sally Curran, BA Kids change quickly as a natural part of their development processes, and as they go through various phases, it can be challenging to know what’s normal and what might require a bit of help. As parents, it’s chief among our responsibilities to guide them and help them discern […]