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Website: https://childmind.org/article/depression-and-anger/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español We usually think of depression as a form of prolonged sadness, being “down” for a disturbingly long time. But depression can also take the form of irritabilit...

Tips for avoiding the 'summer slide' Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'll Learn Why is summer reading important for kids? How can you pick the right books for your child? How can you make reading a fun social activity? ...

The benefits go far beyond literacy Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN Key Takeaways Reading to children builds language skills, vocabulary, and general knowledge that helps them learn more effectively in school....

Website: https://childmind.org/article/pathological-demand-avoidance-in-kids/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español All kids avoid doing things they’re asked to do from time to time. But some go to extremes to avoid or resist anything they perceive as a dem...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/disruptive-behavior-why-its-often-misdiagnosed/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español Most children have occasional temper tantrums or emotional outbursts, but when kids repeatedly lash out, are defiant, or can’t contr...

When taking a break is helpful (and when it's not) Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Allison Dubinski, LCSW , Stephanie Ruggiero, PsyD Key Takeaways Mental health days can benefit kids who need rest after big challenges or...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-parents-should-know-about-risperdal/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español Risperdal is a medication that’s widely used to treat children who are aggressive or excessively irritable. Though it was originally appro...

What it looks like, and why it's often mistaken for something else Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Ken Schuster, PsyD What You'll Learn What might anxiety look like at school? Why is anxiety sometimes confused with other problems like ADHD or lear...

How to recognize the signs a child is struggling, even if they are hiding their anxiety Writer: Jerry Bubrick, PhD Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubrick, PhD What You'll Learn Why is it hard for kids with OCD to function at school? What kinds of behaviors do k...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-handle-tantrums-and-meltdowns/ Writer: Caroline Miller en Español The first thing we have to do to manage tantrums is to understand them. That is not always as easy as it sounds, since tantrums and meltdowns a...

How to recognize what's called 'school refusal' and how to get kids back in class Writer: Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP Clinical Expert: Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP Key Takeaways School refusal involves extreme anxiety about attending school, with children...

Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP , Nancy Rappaport, MD Key Takeaways Problem behaviors like tantrums, outbursts, and running away can be sympt...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-can-we-help-kids-with-transitions/  Writer: Katherine Martinelli en Español Many children struggle with transitions, which are common triggers for behaviors that range from annoying (whining, stalling) to upset...

2e kids, as they’re called, have a unique set of issues that need addressing Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Experts: Adam S. Zamora, PsyD , Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN Key Takeaways Twice-exceptional (2e) children are both gifted and have learning or devel...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/when-siblings-wont-stop-fighting/  Writer: Katherine Martinelli  en Español Anyone with more than one child knows that even siblings who are the best of friends can still get on each other’s nerves. And it’s certainl...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/teens-and-anger/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español Teenage anger is a thing of legend. The stereotype of the eye-rolling, door slamming rebellious adolescent is often played for laughs, but for parents dealing wit...

And what parents and teachers can do to help children in the classroom What You'll Learn What are sensory processing issues? How do they affect kids in school? What can parents and teachers do to help? Your son’s second grade teacher calls to say she’...

Tools to help kids maximize classroom learning and stay on top of expectations Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS What You'll Learn What challenges do kids with auditory processing issues face at school? What are some tools that can help? What can parents do to h...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-can-i-get-my-kids-to-do-chores/  Writer: Christina Frank en Español Chores can be a pain, whether you’re a kid who has to do them or a parent who has to tell your kid it’s time to do them. But the potential for ...

Signs that a child might have the disorder, and other problems that may be confused with ADHD Writer: Caroline Miller Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, but these behaviors can also be caused by anxiety, lea...