Myths vs. Facts: What People Get Wrong About ADHD
Let’s set the record straight. Here are some of the most common ADHD myths—and
the research-backed truths that replace them.
“My Child Just Received an ADHD Diagnosis—Now What?” A Parent’s Guide to the First 30 Days After an ADHD Diagnosis
Here’s a practical guide for what to focus on during the first 30 days after receiving an ADHD diagnosis.
The Power of Specific Praise in Parenting
As parents, we all want to encourage and uplift our children, helping them grow into confident
and capable individuals. One of the most effective ways to do this is through praise.
Attachment Styles and Their Importance
Attachment styles in children are a critical aspect of early development, influencing their emotional and social growth throughout life. These styles are typically formed during infancy and early childhood based on the child’s interactions with their primary caregivers.
What is Prosocial Behavior?
Prosocial behavior is doing something to benefit, help, or care for someone else because you
believe that other people’s feelings and experiences are important.
Setting Limits with the ACT Method
The ACT method is 3 easy-to-follow steps in setting limits in a way that children will understand. This method was developed by Dr. Gary Landreth who founded the Center for Play Therapy.
Parenting Styles, The Differences That Make a Difference
There are four different styles of parenting that are characterized by different attitudes and behaviors that the parents exhibit towards their children. The type of parenting style that is implemented will reflect the way children face social and even
non-social problems. Along with that, executing positive parenting techniques is essential for
early cognitive development, emotional balance, and maturation of thought.
ADHD, Executive Functioning Skills, and your Child’s Brain
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder often begins in childhood and the symptoms can cause significant distress in everyday life. For children, it can be even harder to manage. To begin to understand how to help your child, we first must understand what ADHD is and what it causes.
Talking to Children about Gun Violence
In the aftermath of unsettling events like those witnessed during the recent Super Bowl celebration, parents face the challenging task of discussing violence with their children. However uncomfortable, these conversations are crucial in helping children process their emotions and understand the world around them. Encouraging open dialogue, offering reassurance, and modeling healthy coping strategies can provide the support children need to navigate through difficult times with resilience and hope.
How I Ask My Kids About Their School Day?
“What did you do at school today?” most of us have a hard time conceptualizing our day into a nice conversation.
Concerning Behavior vs. Typical Behavior: How to tell if your child may need extra support
How to tell if your child may need extra support. Understanding a child’s behavior can sometimes be tricky. You may ask yourself if the concerning behavior is developmentally appropriate or if there are underlying issues that are being expressed by this behavior. But how does one tell?
The Importance of Quality Time With Your Little Ones
Taking interest in the subjects that matter to our children is how a bond is formed in a parent-child relationship. Regardless of how insignificant the subject might appear to us.
Where’s My Village?
A Mom’s and Temporary Licensed Professional Counselor’s Thoughts on Mental Health