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Website: https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-adhd/  en Español Children with attenti...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-inattentive-adhd/  Writer: Kristin Wilcox Clinic...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-behavior-problems/  Writer: Caroline Miller Clinica...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-audhd/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español Au...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-the-difference-between-add-and-adhd/  Writer: Dav...

Website link: https://childmind.org/article/how-is-the-adhd-brain-different/  Writer: Faith Wilk...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-neurodiversity/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Espa...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/common-adhd-myths/  Writer: Stephanie Cornwell en Españo...

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Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-we-know-about-adhd-and-food/  Writer: Shelley Flanne...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/hyperfocus-the-flip-side-of-adhd/  Writer: Harry Kimball ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-get-an-adhd-diagnosis/  Writer: Caroline Miller e...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/not-all-attention-problems-are-adhd/  en Español Tro...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/is-it-adhd-or-immaturity/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Es...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/is-it-adhd-or-trauma/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Españo...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-sleep-disorders-misdiagnosed/  Writer: Katherine Mar...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-test-for-kids-and-teens/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dea...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/whats-adhd-and-whats-not-in-the-classroom/  Writer: Carol...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/school-success-kit-for-kids-with-adhd/  Writer: Rae Jacob...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/10-tips-going-college-adhd/  Writer: Mary Rooney, PhD en...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/back-to-school-tips-for-kids-who-are-struggling/  Writer:...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-college-advice-parents/  Writer: Mary Rooney, PhD e...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/preschoolers-and-adhd/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Españ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-in-teenagers/ Writer: Mary Rooney, PhD en Español ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/do-kids-outgrow-adhd/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Españ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/why-your-child-with-adhd-has-such-a-messy-room/  Writer: ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/do-video-games-cause-adhd/  Writer: Caroline Miller en E...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/help-for-parents-with-adhd/  Writer: Caroline Miller en ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/summer-success-kit-for-kids-with-adhd/  Writer: Rae Jacob...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-yourself-get-organized/  Writer: Rae Jacobson...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-and-sleep-issues/  Writer: Juliann Garey en Español...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-with-adhd-drive-safely/  Writer: Rae Jac...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-and-substance-abuse/  Writer: Christina Frank en Es...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-girls-with-adhd-are-different/  Writer: Rae Jacobson,...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-girls-with-adhd/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS e...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/helping-girls-with-adhd-make-friends/  Writer: Mary Roone...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-girls-manage-adhd-and-periods/  Writer: Rae J...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-adhd-medications/ en Español Children w...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/behavioral-treatments-kids-adhd/  Writer: Caroline Miller...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/understanding-adhd-medications/  Writer: Roy Boorady, MD ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-vyvanse-is-different-from-other-stimulants/  Writer: ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-are-nonstimulant-medications-for-adhd/  Writer: Caro...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/side-effects-of-adhd-medication/  Writer: Roy Boorady, MD...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/know-long-term-effects-adhd-medications/  Writer: Carolin...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-meds-lead-addiction/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Es...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/will-adhd-medication-change-my-childs-brain/ Writer: Caro...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-pros-cons-drug-holiday/  en Español Parents of ch...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-and-exercise/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español ...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/anxiety-in-children-quick-guide/  en Español What is a...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-are-the-signs-of-anxiety/ en Español Anxiety is...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-anxiety/  Writer: Rachel ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-anxiety-leads-to-disruptive-behavior/  Writer: Caroli...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/when-to-worry-about-an-anxious-child/  Writer: Rachel Ehm...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/signs-of-anxiety-in-teenagers/  Writer: Caroline Miller ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/detecting-childhood-anxiety/  Writer: Roy Boorady, MD en...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/anxious-stomach-aches-and-headaches/  Writer: Caroline Mi...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/  Writer:...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-avoid-passing-anxiety-on-to-your-kids/  Writer: Br...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/10-tips-for-parenting-anxious-kids/  en Español any ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/help-children-manage-fears/ Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/separation-issues-in-young-children/  Writer: Rachel Ehmk...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/tips-calming-anxious-kids/  Writer: Michaela Searfoorce ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/kids-and-climate-anxiety/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean e...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/help-kids-scared-of-going-to-the-doctor/  Writer: Rae Jac...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-with-sleepover-anxiety/  Writer: Beth Ar...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-change-negative-thinking-patterns/  Writer: Julian...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-worried-about-bad-thoughts/  Writer: Car...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-anxiety-affects-kids-in-school/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/help-kids-with-math-anxiety/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Es...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/back-school-anxiety/ Writer: Caroline Miller en Español ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/when-kids-refuse-to-go-to-school/  Writer: Rachel Busman,...

Websites: https://childmind.org/article/anxiety-school-shooting/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Españ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/understanding-academic-anxiety/  Writer: Juliann Garey e...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/mindfulness-in-the-classroom/  Writer: Juliann Garey en ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/tips-for-beating-test-anxiety/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-the-best-treatment-for-anxiety-in-children/ Write...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/behavioral-treatment-kids-anxiety/  Writer: Jerry Bubrick...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/treating-anxiety-in-kids-by-working-with-parents/  Writer...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/best-medications-for-kids-anxiety/  Writer: Caroline Mill...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/intensive-treatment-for-ocd-and-anxiety/  Writer: Carolin...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/the-power-of-mindfulness/  Writer: Juliann Garey en Espa...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/anxiety-and-mindfulness/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Es...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/generalized-anxiety-disorder-in-kids/  Writer: Shelley Fl...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/quick-guide-to-generalized-anxiety-disorder/  en Español  ...

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Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-separation-anxiety/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke  en Es...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/quick-guide-to-social-anxiety-disorder/  en Español Wh...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-social-anxiety/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Español...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/tips-managing-social-anxiety/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en E...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-anxious-kids-in-social-situations/  Writer: K...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/kids-who-worry-theyre-sick-when-theyre-not/  Writer: Shel...

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Website: https://childmind.org/guide/quick-guide-to-panic-disorder/ en Español What is pani...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/panic-attacks-best-treatments/  Writer: Caroline Miller ...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/quick-guide-to-specific-phobia/  en Español What is sp...

Writer: Tara Kenny Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-a-specific-phobia/  en Españo...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/agoraphobia-in-children/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Españo...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/emetophobia-fear-of-vomiting/  Writer: Deanna Cioppa en ...

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Website: https://childmind.org/article/selective-mutism-helping-kids-find-their-voices/  en Espa...

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Website: https://childmind.org/article/tips-for-helping-kids-with-selective-mutism-go-back-to-sch...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/selective-mutism-and-starting-kindergarten/  Writer: Kath...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/when-should-medication-be-used-to-treat-selective-mutism/ ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/selective-mutism-during-holidays/  Writer: Lindsay Macchi...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/myths-about-selective-mutism/  en Español Selective ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-are-the-earliest-signs-of-autism/  Writer: Molly Hag...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-autism/  en Español Autism spectrum disor...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-neurodiversity/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Espa...

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Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-should-evaluation-autism-look-like/  Writer: Rachel ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/why-autism-diagnoses-are-often-delayed/  Writer: Caroline...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/why-do-black-children-with-autism-get-diagnosed-late/  Wr...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/autistic-girls-overlooked-undiagnosed-autism/  Writer: Be...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/sharing-an-autism-diagnosis-with-family-and-friends/  Wri...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/autism-test-for-kids-and-teens/  en Español Autism spe...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/vaccines-and-autism-a-clinical-perspective/  Writer: Moll...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-tell-your-child-about-their-autism-diagnosis/  Wri...

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Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-profound-autism/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Esp...

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Website: https://childmind.org/article/the-debate-over-sensory-processing/  Writer: Beth Arky e...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/do-sensory-processing-issues-get-better-over-time/  Write...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-sensory-processing-issues-affect-kids-in-school/  en ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/autism-plus-wandering/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/autism-and-picky-eating/  Writer: Juliann Garey en Españ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/autism-behaviors-do-they-reflect-medical-issues/  Writer:...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/increasing-cooperation-in-kids-with-autism/  Writer: Hann...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/why-do-kids-have-tantrums-and-meltdowns/  Writer: Carolin...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-can-we-help-kids-with-transitions/  Writer: Katherine...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/common-causes-of-behavior-problems-in-kids/  Writer: Caro...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/finding-miss-right-hiring-keeping-babysitters-challenging-...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/teaching-communication-in-kids-with-autism/  Writer: Caro...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-applied-behavior-analysis/  Writer: Juliann Garey...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/controversy-around-applied-behavior-analysis/  Writer: Ju...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/occupational-therapists-what-do-they-do/  Writer: Beth Ar...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/know-getting-good-aba/  Writer: Juliann Garey en Español...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/helping-children-with-autism-learn-to-communicate/  Write...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/animals-nature-offer-children-a-fresh-start/  Writer: Bet...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/service-dogs-love-protect-and-connect-autistic-kids/  Wri...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/animals-help-children-overcome-challenges/  Writer: Beth ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/screens-and-neurodivergent-kids/  Writer: Katherine Marti...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/autism-and-medication/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-parents-should-know-about-risperdal/  Writer: Caroli...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/antipsychotics-weight-gain-and-kids-health/  Writer: Chri...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/parenting-hacks-for-special-needs-kids/  Writer: Beth Ark...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/tips-for-traveling-with-challenging-children/  Writer: Be...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/strategies-for-a-successful-summer-break/  Writer: Beth A...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/sensory-friendly-party-ideas/  Writer: Cynthia Martin, Ps...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/kids-who-need-a-little-help-to-make-friends/  Writer: Rae...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-who-are-lonely/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke e...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/autism-and-puberty/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-schools-can-support-neurodiverse-students/  Writer: J...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-a-behavior-intervention-plan/  Writer: Gia Miller...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-get-assistive-technology-for-your-child-in-school/ ...

Website: Writer: en Español Children can get an Individual Education Program (IEP) if they q...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-iep-meeting/  en Español ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/understanding-special-education-laws/  Writer: Rachel Ehm...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/being-an-effective-advocate-for-your-child/  Writer: Haro...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-work-with-your-school-district-to-get-the-services-...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/helping-special-needs-kids-change-schools/  Writer: Beth ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/when-is-a-child-ready-for-mainstreaming/ en Español Wh...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/top-10-things-to-look-for-in-a-school-for-a-special-needs-...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/going-to-college-with-autism/  Writer: Beth Arky en Espa...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/aging-out-when-kids-with-autism-grow-up/  Writer: Beth Ar...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/autism-and-employment/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-a-special-needs-teen-fly-solo/  Writer: Micha...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/10-things-1-autistic-person-wants-you-to-accept/  Writer:...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/lessons-from-a-life-on-the-spectrum/  Writer: Beth Arky ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-stop-bedwetting/  en Español Althou...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/enuresis-bedwetting-quick-guide/  en Español What is e...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/my-7-year-old-daughter-keeps-wetting-her-pants-at-school-w...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/quick-guide-to-encopresis/  en Español What is encopre...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/quick-guide-to-encopresis/  en Español What is encopre...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-encopresis/  Writer: Faith Wilkins en Español ...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-problem-behavior/  en Español When chil...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/common-causes-of-behavior-problems-in-kids/  Writer: Caro...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/is-my-childs-anger-normal/  en Español  Most childre...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/three-common-parenting-traps/  Writer: Matthew H. Rouse, ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/why-do-kids-act-out/  Writer: Gia Miller en Español ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/why-do-kids-have-tantrums-and-meltdowns/  Writer: Carolin...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/why-kids-lie/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español Call them...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/why-do-kids-have-trouble-with-transitions/  Writer: Kathe...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-discipline-toddlers/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Españo...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/problem-behavior-in-preschoolers-2/  en Español Most c...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-toddlers/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Españo...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-not-to-do-when-your-child-is-having-a-tantrum/  Writ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-a-behavior-intervention-plan/  Writer: Gia Miller...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-social-and-emotional-learning/  Writer: Jessica S...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/kids-different-home-school/  Writer: Beth Arky en Españo...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/school-mornings-without-the-stress/  Writer: Beth Arky e...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/when-kids-refuse-to-go-to-school/  Writer: Rachel Busman,...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/improving-behavior-classroom/  Writer: Caroline Miller e...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-odd-oppositional-defiant-disorder/  Writer: Rache...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-conduct-disorder/  Writer: Gia Miller en Español...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/dmdd-extreme-tantrums-irritability/  Writer: Caroline Mil...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/quick-guide-to-intermittent-explosive-disorder/  en Español...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/quick-guide-to-conduct-disorder/  en Español What is c...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/quick-guide-to-oppositional-defiant-disorder/  en Español ...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/disruptive-mood-dysregulation-disorder-a-quick-guide/  en E...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-behavior-problems/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Espa...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-anxiety-leads-to-disruptive-behavior/  Writer: Caroli...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/depression-and-anger/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Españo...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/pathological-demand-avoidance-in-kids/  Writer: Caroline ...

Strategies you can use to help kids work up to their potential Writer: Danielle Cohen Clinical ...

How to help kids reduce stress with smarter study strategies and a healthy dose of perspective W...

How to tell when school stress is a sign of an anxiety disorder, ADHD, or something else Writer:...

How to get your child up and out the door with the least amount of conflict Writer: Beth Arky C...

What parents can do when kids are having teacher troubles Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS What You'll ...

Tips to help parents decide when a child is mature enough for school Writer: Beth Arky Clinical...

Helping kids choose extracurricular activities that work for them, without the stress Writer: Ha...

Study strategies and coping skills can transform attitudes Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert...

Give children the tools to face math with confidence. Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Ca...

What it could mean when kids just don't seem to be trying very hard in school Writer: Danielle C...

Boosting self-esteem and frustration tolerance will help them stay positive Writer: Rae Jacobson...

Routines and incentive systems to help kids succeed Writer: Peg Dawson, EdD, NCSP Clinical Expe...

Tips that young kids might need support to thrive Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Dar...

Tips for building collaboration and navigating disagreements Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinic...

How to find the right professional to work with your child Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Exp...

Why gender affirmation at school matters, and how families can help Writer: Juliann Garey Clini...

A powerful skill for building resilience Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Marc Gladst...

How SEL programs help kids succeed in school Writer: Jessica Souza Clinical Experts: LaKisha Ho...

Problem solvers for kids, teachers and parents Clinical Experts: Kelly Caci , Peter Faustino, Ps...

Professionals who work one-on-one with children on learning challenges Writer: Caroline Miller ...

Sharing key information can help educators make a connection Writer: Emily Graham What can you ...

A school psychologist offers advice on nurturing this critical relationship. Writer: Andrea Cant...

A SEIT shares her experiences working with kids Writer: Editorial Team Clinical Expert: Jamie L...

And why effective instruction makes a big difference Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: ...

Why phonics trumps the popular “balanced literacy” approach. Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical E...

Systematic phonics instruction is key to building skills and confidence Writer: Caroline Miller ...

Tips for avoiding the 'summer slide' Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD ...

The benefits go far beyond literacy Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Laura Phillips...

Tips for making sure your children's screen time is healthy Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Exper...

Tips for prioritizing kids’ wellness and keeping fights to a minimum Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean...

Strategies for making a plan that works for both you and your kids Writer: Dave Anderson, PhD C...

It's not just a question of the right age Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubri...

Screens and gadgets can affect children's early development and disconnect families Writer: Caro...

How to choose media that's good for young children Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert...

Screen time can be a valuable learning experience if you watch actively together Writer: Juliann...

Dr. Kimberly Noble on one-on-one time and language development Clinical Expert: Kimberly Noble, ...

How to prevent (or overcome) problems with gaming Writer: Nancy M. Petry, PhD Clinical Expert: ...

Empowering them with information and strategies to protect themselves What You'll Lear...

Understanding the appeal and setting boundaries Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Dave Ande...

Embracing the benefits while building a balance Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Experts: ...

And how to monitor social media use when kids are starting out Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical...

How parents can help kids resist the pressure created by artfully curated social media feeds. Wr...

How they can exacerbate insecurity, anxiety and depression Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert...

Experts say kids are growing up with more anxiety and less self-esteem Writer: Rachel Ehmke Cli...

Viewing shows together and discussing content can have big benefits Writer: Juliann Garey Clini...

When your child thinks they have a mental health disorder based on social media Writer: Megan Ic...

What parents need to know — and how to talk about safety concerns Writer: Jennifer King Lindley ...

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Multitasking leads to shallower thinking and more time spent working, especially for kids who str...

Why kids with attention problems are so focused — even fixated — on the screen Writer: Caroline ...

How heavy use of social media may be affecting kids negatively Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical...

The technique that lets you stay connected with friends while boosting your self-esteem and your ...

Clinical Expert: Alexis Bancroft, PhD What are sensory processing issues? Children with senso...

Oversensitivity, tantrums, clumsiness: all could point to problems taking in the world Writer: B...

They may not disappear, but they usually become milder as kids mature, and learn to manage them ...

A look at the dispute over whether sensory symptoms constitute a disorder, and whether treatment ...

What it is, how it's treated, and why it's controversial Clinical Expert: Michael Rosenthal, PhD...

And what parents and teachers can do to help children in the classroom What You'll Learn What...

Tools and strategies to help kids stay comfortable and focused Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS What Yo...

Planning outings and activities to maximize fun and minimize meltdowns Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS ...

Tips for throwing inclusive (and fun!) kids’ parties Writer: Cynthia Martin, PsyD Clinical Expe...

How to help kids stay comfortable in what can be overstimulating outdoor activities Writer: Rae ...

Kids with a serious aversion to many foods may need help with food habits and overcoming avoidanc...

Strategies for getting kids to work with you Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Betha...

Being asked to switch gears is a common trigger for problem behavior like whining and tantrums W...

With the right support, children can learn to change gears without whining and tantrums Writer: ...

Specialized gyms help over-sensitive (or under-sensitive) kids Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Exper...

When kids show delays in developing skills, OTs are often the first called in Writer: Beth Arky ...

From dogs to horses, they're being used by innovative therapists to calm, motivate and teach kids...

A survey of strategies from 'cry it out' to 'no cry' Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expe...

Tips for helping kids fall — and stay — asleep Writer: Ken Schuster, PsyD Clinical Expert: Ken ...

There are several ways to say goodbye to bad nights Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Experts: Anna Lo...

What to know before you give your child melatonin Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Rohn ...

A perfect storm of biology, technology, and homework Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Al...

Lack of adequate sleep is linked to moodiness, risky behavior, and injuries Writer: Juliann Gare...

It's not easy, but parents still have the power to encourage good sleep habits Writer: Juliann G...

Since both cause attention problems, they can be difficult to tease apart Writer: Katherine Mart...

Why they’re common and what we can do to help Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Expert: William Be...

Clinical Expert: Kathryn L. Keough, PhD What are sleep-wake disorders? Children with sleep-wa...

Clinical Expert: Alana Cooperman, LCSW What is insomnia? Insomnia is a common sleep-wake diso...

What to watch out for and how to help Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Ramon Burgos, MD ...

Temperament, family and community all play a role Writer: Nadine Kaslow, PhD Clinical Expert: N...

How a form of OCD can be mistaken for being suicidal Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: J...

It’s not colleges that cause suicide. It’s psychiatric illness, which often goes untreated. Writ...

A parent's guide to helping a child in distress Writer: Nadine Kaslow, PhD Clinical Expert: Nad...

A treatment plan to help kids and teens with suicidal thoughts or who have attempted suicide Wri...

Agreements aimed at keeping kids from harming themselves Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Exper...

Untreated depression can be lethal to adolescents. For many, medication is a lifeline. Writer: H...

An open letter about what the ER can (and can't) do for your child in a psychiatric emergency Wr...

When a child is heading for psychiatric hospitalization, a parent, too, is in a tough place, and ...

An open letter on what to expect from psychiatric hospitalization Writer: Julia Johnson Attaway ...

An open letter on what to expect and how to manage it Writer: Julia Johnson Attaway What You'll...

When kids intentionally hurt themselves, often by cutting or scratching their skin, as a way to m...

Intentionally cutting or scratching the skin to alleviate distress is common among teenagers. Ov...

It may seem odd, says Dr. Matthew Nock, but self-injury serves many 'functions' ...

The intent is different, though one can lead to the other Clinical Expert: Janis Whitlock, PhD, ...

Responding to a painful loss in the healthiest way possible Writer: Jamie Howard, PhD Clinical ...

How to help the children who are left behind Writer: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD Clinical Expert: H...

And what to do (and not do) if your child develops a tic Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expe...

Clinical Expert: William Benson, PsyD What is Tourette’s disorder? Tourette’s disorder is a n...

Clinical Expert: William Benson, PsyD What is chronic motor or vocal tic disorder? A child wi...

What you should know about comorbidity with OCD and ADHD Clinical Expert: Barbara J. Coffey, MD,...

Comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT) is the go-to treatment for tic disorders W...

Types of medication that can help, and when they might be used Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical...

Behavioral treatment for tics, excoriation disorder, and trichotillomania Clinical Expert: Barba...

Stimulant medications and concerns about tics. Clinical Expert: Barbara J. Coffey, MD, MS ...

How reducing anxiety can address tics Clinical Expert: Barbara J. Coffey, MD, MS Tourette...

A guide to normal childhood development that can help you recognize when your child might need pr...

Communication kids will actually respond to Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Laura Ph...

Helping youngsters develop skills — and a sense of self Writer: Alexandra Levine and Laura Phili...

Tips for encouraging kids age 0-5 to talk Writer: Rachel Cortese, MS, CCC-SLP What You'll Learn...

How to choose media that's good for young children Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert...

What to do when a child doesn’t want to say goodbye Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Steph...

Kids with a serious aversion to many foods may need help with food habits and overcoming avoidanc...

Don't force them, but do find ways to help them feel good about trying new tastes Writer: Rachel...

How to teach your kids when to report a broken rule Writer: Jamie Howard, PhD Clinical Expert: ...

The first step to harmony is teaching your child to listen and follow directions Clinical Expert...

Tips for helping kids fall — and stay — asleep Writer: Ken Schuster, PsyD Clinical Expert: Ken ...

A survey of strategies from 'cry it out' to 'no cry' Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expe...

As they test their independence, setting and enforcing limits lays the groundwork for good behavi...

Tips on responding to difficult toddler behavior Writer: Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD Clinical...

Understanding them is the first step to reducing them Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts:...

Tips for helping children learn better ways to express powerful emotions Writer: Caroline Miller...

Signs of autism in infants and toddlers can be easy to miss — unless you know what you’re looking...

Recommended treatment for children under 5 is behavioral therapy, not stimulant medication Write...

Tips that young kids might need support to thrive Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Dar...

Experiences before and after affect how severe the injury will be Writer: Steven J. Berkowitz, M...

What parents can do to aid scared kids in processing grief and fear in a healthy way Writer: Har...

What to watch for in the weeks and months after an upsetting event Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubric...

And how this measure of early-life trauma gets used Writer: Molly Hagan Clinical Expert: Megan ...

When communities experience episodes of violence or face natural disasters these events are hard ...

The harmful effects of parent-child separation and how adults can offer support Writer: Molly Ha...

Why the symptoms are often confused, and how to avoid a misdiagnosis Writer: Caroline Miller Cl...

How parents can recognize it in kids and when to be concerned Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Ex...

Overcoming OCD and trauma with treatment and support Clinical Experts: Jamie Howard, PhD , Jerry...

You can't protect your kids from the pain of loss, but you can help build healthy coping skills ...

Grief can make special days harder Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD Wha...

How to help the children who are left behind Writer: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD Clinical Expert: H...

Healing for students dealing with tragedy begins in the classroom Writer: Harold S. Koplewicz, M...

Signs of trauma and tips for helping kids who've been traumatized Writer: Caroline Miller Clini...

Support and routine are essential for children When tragedy strikes a school community — whether...

Responding to a painful loss in the healthiest way possible Writer: Jamie Howard, PhD Clinical ...

How a therapy called CBITS helps children who have experienced trauma Writer: Molly Hagan Clini...

After an upsetting or traumatic event, children can respond in a variety of unhealthy ways Write...

Writer: Melissa Jeffay, PsyD What is acute stress disorder? Acute stress disorder is a me...

The disorder looks different in children as they develop Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts:...

Clinical Expert: Melissa Jeffay, PsyD What is post-traumatic stress disorder? Post-traumatic ...

There are several evidence-based therapies for young people with PTSD Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clin...

EMDR, a best practice for treating PTSD in adults, is also helping kids Writer: Shelley Flannery...

Kids often won't talk because of shame, so caregivers must be alert Lauren Book, founder a...

How to teach children to recognize inappropriate behavior, and speak up if it happens Writer: Ha...

Straight talk about body parts and a no-secrets policy can empower kids to get help when they nee...

How ongoing traumatic experiences affect children Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: ...

Clinical Expert: Sandra L. Whitehouse, PhD What is reactive attachment disorder? Children wit...

Clinical Expert: Tess M. Crane, LCSW What are adjustment disorders? Adjustment disorders are ...

When kids have big reactions to stressful events Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: E...

Types of treatment that can work for children Writer: Caroline Miller Mental health treatment f...

Waiting is a decision, and something is never nothing Writer: Harry Kimball Clinical Experts: M...

Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Mental health care is usually included in health insurance plans tha...

And how to find the right therapist for your child Writer: Sharon Boone Clinical Experts: Rhond...

Tips for knowing whether your clinician is following best practices Writer: Caroline Miller Wha...

Recognizing the power of the relationship between a patient, a doctor, and the family. Writer: H...

And why they need to want to get better to actually get better Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Ex...

Kids do best when all the adults close to them are working together Writer: Juliann Garey Clini...

Strategies for parents seeking remote mental health treatment Writer: Katherine Martinelli What...

Why young Black males are less likely to seek professional support and how parents, faith leaders...

What parents need to know about remote mental health treatment Writer: Katherine Martinelli Cli...

Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Parents and children alike can be nervous before the first appointme...

Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean The first step to navigating insurance is understanding the differen...

Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Part of what makes insurance tricky is all the specialized language....

Parents are giving it to kids to combat anxiety and other problems. But there are risks, and litt...

An overview of behavioral treatments, how they work, and how they can help What You'll Learn ...

A treatment for children and teenagers with trouble managing emotions Writer: Juliann Garey Cli...

How to use the DEAR MAN, GIVE, and STOP skills to talk to kids and teens Writer: Michelle Shih ...

How to tell which one is right for you Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Expert: Matthew H. Rouse, PhD...

Recognizing unhealthy thinking errors called 'cognitive distortions' Writer: Juliann Garey Clin...

More and more therapists are working with kids in the settings where their problems occur: at hom...

A good relationship with the mental health professional treating your child is key to a successfu...

Preparing kids and teens for that first appointment Writer: Stephanie Cornwell Clinical Expert:...

The treatment for borderline personality disorder is about making things less 'black and white' ...

New therapy teaches teenagers to be more open and flexible Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Exp...

Tips for minimizing side effects and getting good results Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean any child...

Why starting medication slowly and observing kids carefully are necessary for successful treatmen...

And how to discuss treatment options with cultural sensitivity Writer: Faith Wilkins Clinical E...

What parents should know in order to make informed decisions about your child's medication, espec...

How these powerful medications are used to treat kids with problem behaviors Writer: Caroline Mi...

Tips for making sure your child makes a good transition Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert...

'Off-label' drugs have been and can be safely prescribed to children, but care is still needed W...

And warning signs that you should be concerned about the care your child is getting Writer: Caro...

It takes practice, so high school is the time to start Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert...

Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean A mental health emergency is usually a situation in which someone’s ...

When a child is heading for psychiatric hospitalization, a parent, too, is in a tough place, and ...

A parent's guide to helping a child in distress Writer: Nadine Kaslow, PhD Clinical Expert: Nad...

An open letter on what to expect from psychiatric hospitalization Writer: Julia Johnson Attaway ...

An open letter on what to expect and how to manage it Writer: Julia Johnson Attaway What You'll...

Helping kids get organized and control problem behaviors Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Exper...

Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) find it unusually difficult to conc...

Learning specialists on how to build organizational skills Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert...

Ritalin or Adderall? Short or long-acting? A look at the alternatives, and how they work Writer:...

How it’s used and how it compares to other ADHD medications Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Ex...

A long-acting, slower release medication for ADHD Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Paul...

A look at how they work and when they are recommended for kids with ADHD Writer: Caroline Miller...

Recommended treatment for children under 5 is behavioral therapy, not stimulant medication Write...

What to look for, and how to handle them Writer: Roy Boorady, MD Clinical Expert: Roy Boorady, ...

And what we don't know Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Michael P. Milham, MD, PhD Key...

What we know about the long-term effects of stimulants taken for ADHD Writer: Caroline Miller C...

Should kids go off stimulant medication in the summer? Clinical Expert: Alan Ravitz, MD, MS Key...

Strategies for tracking down medication or finding a good alternative Writer: Andrew Adesman, MD...

Effective forms of therapy and medication Writer: Caroline Miller What You'll Learn What are...

Kids learn to handle the bully in the brain Writer: Jerry Bubrick, PhD Clinical Expert: Jerry B...

Antidepressants trump all others as the most effective evidence-based choice Writer: Caroline Mi...

Exposure with response prevention is the gold standard Writer: Jerry Bubrick, PhD Clinical Expe...

In SPACE, children make gains as the therapist works with their parents  Writer: Caroline Miller...

ComB: A comprehensive treatment approach for body-focused repetitive behaviors Writer: Katherine...

Teaching families how to help kids fight back Writer: Linda Spiro, PsyD Clinical Expert: Jerry ...

A speeded-up form of CBT gets results for kids in weeks rather than months Writer: Caroline Mill...

The most common therapy for autistic children now includes a range of different approaches. Here'...

Why some autism parents and advocates find fault with the therapy Writer: Juliann Garey Clinica...

Tips for knowing whether your clinician is following best practices Writer: Caroline Miller Wha...

Being able to make themselves understood can reduce frustration and self-injury Writer: Caroline...

Pros and cons of this medication, used to help kids with severe behavior issues Writer: Caroline...

Why are so many kids on the spectrum taking it? And is it being misused? Writer: Beth Arky Clin...

How families can minimize side effects and maximize benefits by making informed choices Writer: ...

Specialized gyms help over-sensitive (or under-sensitive) kids Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Exper...

When kids show delays in developing skills, OTs are often the first called in Writer: Beth Arky ...

What parents need to know about therapy, medication and finding a good clinician Writer: Rachel ...

Specialized kinds of therapy that have been shown to be effective for depression Writer: Rachel ...

Kids and parents learn how to reduce symptoms and limit episodes Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical...

What parents should know about children and teenagers taking antidepressants Writer: Caroline Mi...

There are several evidence-based therapies for young people with PTSD Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clin...

Magnetic brain stimulation can help adolescents with persistent depression Writer: Caroline Mill...

A form of therapy that uses activity to fight depression Writer: Heather Artushin Clinical Expe...

How ketamine works for treatment-resistant depression Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: ...

ACT is a form of therapy for older kids with persistent anxiety and depression Writer: Shelley F...

When kids intentionally hurt themselves, often by cutting or scratching their skin, as a way to m...

Dr. Joan Kaufman explains the four stages of trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy Clinical ...

EMDR, a best practice for treating PTSD in adults, is also helping kids Writer: Shelley Flannery...

How to use the DEAR MAN, GIVE, and STOP skills to talk to kids and teens Writer: Michelle Shih ...

The right care for teenagers and young adults after a first psychotic episode decreases later rel...

Specialized therapy helps manage symptoms of schizophrenia Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Exp...

Comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT) is the go-to treatment for tic disorders W...

Behavioral treatment for tics, excoriation disorder, and trichotillomania Clinical Expert: Barba...

Stimulant medications and concerns about tics. Clinical Expert: Barbara J. Coffey, MD, MS ...

How reducing anxiety can address tics Clinical Expert: Barbara J. Coffey, MD, MS Tourette...

Helping a patient get stable physically lays the foundation for emotional change Clinical Expert...

The parents’ role in helping children recover Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Dani...

And if you’ve reached that point, how should you go about it? Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical ...

If your child isn’t making progress, how do you transition to another treatment approach? Writer...

Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Like all other kinds of medicine, some mental health and learning di...

Explaining the challenges of early adolescence Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Laura Ki...

How to stay close as kids move into adolescence Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Laura K...

Tips for supporting kids through a challenging transition Writer: Jessica Souza Clinical Expert...

Viewing shows together and discussing content can have big benefits Writer: Juliann Garey Clini...

How to help kids on the spectrum navigate big changes Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: ...

Keeping the parent-child relationship strong during a tricky age Writer: Rachel Ehmke ...

Tips for staying in touch while letting kids separate in a healthy way ...

Navigating the changes and challenges that come with adolescence Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clini...

A deep dive into a form of therapy that helps teens change unhealthy behaviors Writer: Faith Wil...

Tips for using parental controls and tracking to find the right balance between safety and privac...

When your child thinks they have a mental health disorder based on social media Writer: Megan Ic...

What to know and how to talk to kids about the risks Writer: Sam Brodsky Clinical Experts: Mega...

How parents can model healthy coping skills Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Lauren Al...

The pros and cons of every parent's nuclear option Writer: JoJo Marshall Clinical Experts: Beth...

Experts say kids are growing up with more anxiety and less self-esteem. Writer: Rachel Ehmke Cl...

Research shows that clear rules help keep kids safe Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS What You'll Learn ...

Tips for handling intense conflicts and challenging emotions Writer: Tonya Russell Clinical Exp...

What to do to support teens and preteens when they lose a friend Writer: Molly Hagan Clinical E...

What you need to know and how to manage expectations — both yours and your teen’s Writer: Eleni ...

Some DOs and DON'Ts to share with your teens Writer: Rachel Ehmke s parents we often aren’t sur...

When it comes to sex, setting boundaries and respecting them are both important Writer: Rae Jaco...

Fighting unrealistic and unhealthy ideas about sex Writer: Christina Frank Clinical Experts: Da...

Talking to teens about the dangers of oversharing online Clinical Expert: Karol Espejo, LCSW ...

How parents can (and should) help kids avoid doing things they'll regret Writer: Caroline Miller...

How parents can arm daughters to protect both their safety and their boundaries Writer: Rae Jaco...

Powerful emotions plus social media make teen breakups messier than ever. Writer: Karen Cicero ...

Signs of anxiety in adolescents, and how they're different from anxious children Writer: Carolin...

Signs your child might be more than moody Writer: Ron J. Steingard, MD Clinical Expert: Ron J. ...

Why they are more vulnerable than boys, and what signs and symptoms you should look for Writer: ...

When PMS symptoms are seriously impairing Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Stephanie S...

Temperament, family and community all play a role Writer: Nadine Kaslow, PhD Clinical Expert: N...

Catching kids early and supporting them before they're in crisis can delay mental health disorder...

The right care for teenagers and young adults after a first psychotic episode decreases later rel...

And why it's now being diagnosed and treated in teenagers Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expe...

How to distinguish borderline personality disorder from bipolar disorder in teens Writer: Julian...

How to recognize the most common ones Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Allison Dubi...

Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a mental hea...

Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What is borderline personality disorder? Borderline ...

Your child needs support—so your job isn't done. Writer: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD Clinical Exper...

Problem-solving skills can help students keep from being overwhelmed Writer: Juliann Garey Clin...

Why the first years away from home are a perfect storm for anorexia and bulimia Writer: Rae Jaco...

It takes practice, so high school is the time to start Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert...

Support for students who aren't ready for college Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Matthe...

Speaking up for yourself is the first step to getting better Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expe...

When teens are struggling, speaking up can be hard, but reaching out is the first step to feeling...

While still taking care of yourself Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Lindsay Macch...