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18 Warning Signs of Childhood Depression Every Parent Should Know

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Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, Au.D., E-RYT  Depression is not only an adult illness; children and adolescents can be affected by it as well. However, much of childhood depression goes untreated because symptoms of childhood depression are different than that of adults. Childhood depression can begin in early childhood, but because it is unrecognized, diagnosis […]

7 Strategies for Helping Your Child Cope With Grief and Loss

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Guest blog post by Ashley Wilkins, LCSW The worst has happened. A loved one has died, and you’re left wondering how to navigate the difficult days ahead. When a child suffers a considerable loss – a parent, sibling, grandparent, or someone significant in their life – they feel it strongly and need support more than […]

How To Recognize Generalized Anxiety Disorder In Teens

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Guest post by Codie Surratt, LPC, MA Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is defined by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as a disorder of excessive fear, worry, or anxiety presenting most days and recurring for at least six months. Fears can range from personal health and well-being to social phobias, family turmoil, and […]

12 Ways To Practice Mindfulness For Teen Anxiety

Guest post by Stephanie Gutzmer, Au.D., E-RYT A mindfulness practice increases your ability to regulate emotions, decrease stress, and reduce anxiety and depression. If you’re an anxious teen (or someone who loves one), it sounds like a perfect solution, right? And it is! However, mindfulness for teen anxiety can begin with some resistance, just like […]

What To Do If You Feel Stuck In An Unhappy Marriage With Kids

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You feel stuck in an unhappy marriage with kids. What do you do? If you stay, the future looks personally bleak. And what are you modeling for the kids? If you leave the unhappy marriage, your kids suffer. Or would they be better off without the bad modeling? It’s confusing and complicated, there’s no doubt […]