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Keeping the parent-child relationship strong during a tricky age Writer: Rachel Ehmke The teenage years have a lot in common with the terrible twos. During both stages our kids are doing exciting new thin...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-behavior-problems/  Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD en Español We think of kids with ADHD as having trouble paying attention. But for many of them — and their parents — behavior is...

Tips for staying in touch while letting kids separate in a healthy way So, your once chatty teen has suddenly clammed up. No parent enjoys getting the silent treatment from their kid, especially when you feel like you’v...

Navigating the changes and challenges that come with adolescence Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubrick, PhD Adolescence can be a difficult time for fathers and daughters. As little girls grow into young women, it can be hard for dads to fi...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-audhd/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español AuDHD is a new term that’s being used to describe people who have both autism and ADHD. It’s not an official diagnosis but is meant to draw attention to the combined...

A deep dive into a form of therapy that helps teens change unhealthy behaviors Writer: Faith Wilkins Clinical Expert: Christine Morrissey, LCSW, MSEd What You'll Learn What are the core principles of motivational interviewing? How does motivational inte...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-the-difference-between-add-and-adhd/  Writer: Dave Anderson, PhD en Español Question What is the difference between ADD and ADHD? Answer ADD, or attention-deficit disorder, is an old term, now out of dat...

Tips for using parental controls and tracking to find the right balance between safety and privacy online Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD So you’ve decided to get your kid a phone and even allow them on social media. Now wha...

When your child thinks they have a mental health disorder based on social media Writer: Megan Ice, PhD Clinical Expert: Megan Ice, PhD Key Takeaways When your teen self-diagnoses from social media, be curious and ask questions about what they’ve seen o...

Website link: https://childmind.org/article/how-is-the-adhd-brain-different/  Writer: Faith Wilkins en Español Ever since it was first diagnosed in the 1960s, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) has been a controversial topic. Even experts oft...

What to know and how to talk to kids about the risks Writer: Sam Brodsky Clinical Experts: Megan Ice, PhD , Matt Missar, LCSW Key Takeaways Despite age limits, many teens are gambling online. And because their brains are still developing, they run a hi...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-neurodiversity/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español Neurodiversity is a term that seems to be everywhere these days. And increasingly, kids and young adults are using it to describe themselves. But what doe...

How parents can model healthy coping skills Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Lauren Allerhand, PsyD Key Takeaways Teenage anger is normal — they experience more intense emotions and have less ability to control them than adults do. Parent...

The pros and cons of every parent's nuclear option Writer: JoJo Marshall Clinical Experts: Beth Peters, PhD , Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD Key Takeaways Taking away a teen’s phone as punishment can be overfkill because it eliminates multiple forms of c...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/common-adhd-myths/  Writer: Stephanie Cornwell en Español It’s increasingly common to hear a child, or an adult, say they have ADHD. But that doesn’t mean the disorder is well understood. There is a lot of misunderst...

Experts say kids are growing up with more anxiety and less self-esteem. Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD , Donna Wick, Ed.D Key Takeaways Teens miss out on nonverbal cues and body language online, leading to misunders...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-adhd-paralysis/  Writer: Molly Hagan en Español It’s 11pm, and you have a history paper due in the morning. When it was assigned a few weeks ago you were excited to choose “one person, topic, or event” from t...

Research shows that clear rules help keep kids safe Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS What You'll Learn Why is it important to talk to teens about substance use? What are some tips for having the conversation? How can parents help keep kids safe? Adolescence ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-we-know-about-adhd-and-food/  Writer: Shelley Flannery en Español Parents of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often hear that certain foods can reduce or exacerbate ADHD symptoms, na...

Tips for handling intense conflicts and challenging emotions Writer: Tonya Russell Clinical Experts: Morgan Eldridge, PhD , Heather Bernstein, PsyD What You'll Learn What is defiance? How can consequences and positive reinforcement help with defiance? ...