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How Trauma Affects Kids in School
Signs of trauma and tips for helping kids who've been traumatized Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD Key Takeaways Kids who’ve experience trauma can have behavioral issues in the classroom that look like ADHD or defiance. C...
Choosing a Parent Training Program
Website: https://childmind.org/article/choosing-a-parent-training-program/ Writer: Beth Arky en Español Despite the dizzying number of parenting books out there, sometimes parents need more support and coaching than a manual can provide. In part that’s b...
CBITS: Trauma Treatment for Kids in School
How a therapy called CBITS helps children who have experienced trauma Writer: Molly Hagan Clinical Experts: Katie Peinovich, LCSW , Lisa H. Jaycox, PhD What You'll Learn What is CBITS? What is cognitive behavioral therapy? How does cognitive behavioral...
How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings
Strategies for dealing with anxiety — your kids' and your own Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD What You'll Learn How common are school shootings? What can I do as a parent to reduce my anxiety? What should I tell my child about s...
How to Make Time-Outs Work
Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-make-time-outs-work/ en Español Time-outs are one of the most popular disciplinary tools for parents. They can be a great way to let kids know when their behavior is unacceptable without escalating the situati...
Going Back to School After a Tragedy
Support and routine are essential for children When tragedy strikes a school community — whether it’s a death at your child’s school or a loss of life so horrific that it affects us all, like the shootings at Newtown, Connecticut — the prospect of sending kid...
How to Give Effective Instructions
Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-give-kids-effective-instructions/ en Español One of the most important keys to minimizing problem behavior is making sure that kids are getting the message you’re trying to send. When it comes to parenting, ...
Are Time-Outs Effective? Pros and Cons
Website: https://childmind.org/article/are-time-outs-effective-kids-pros-and-cons/ Writer: Katherine Martinelli en Español Time-outs have been a go-to technique for managing problem behavior for decades, and are a staple of many parent training programs....
Caring for Kids After a School Shooting
Listen well, and help them help each other Paramjit Joshi, MD, is chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Related: Anxiety Over School Shootings Going Back to S...
Back-to-School Tips for Parents
Model confidence, create structure, and get to know the new teacher Writer: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD Clinical Expert: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD Every child faces challenges when heading back to school. But back-to-school time can be exceptionally difficult for...
Managing Problem Behavior at Home
Website: https://childmind.org/article/managing-problem-behavior-at-home/ en Español One of the biggest challenges parents face is managing difficult or defiant behavior on the part of children. Whether they’re refusing to put on their shoes, or throwing ...
Back-to-School Tips for Kids Who Are Struggling
How resetting expectations and planning ahead can help children with learning challenges Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Karol Espejo, LCSW What You'll Learn How can parents help kids plan for in the new school year? What can famil...
Preparing for College Emotionally, Not Just Academically
Website: https://childmind.org/article/preparing-for-college-emotionally-not-just-academically/ Writer: Juliann Garey en Español Tuition isn’t the only thing that’s relentlessly on the rise on American college campuses. Multiple studies show a significan...
Preparing for College With Dyslexia
Website: https://childmind.org/article/preparing-college-with-dyslexia/ Writer: Elizabeth C. Hamblet en Español When children are diagnosed with dyslexia, our initial focus is to get them effective reading instruction. Later, when they’ve gotten some h...
Talking to Kids About Back-to-School Worries
Tips for a more productive conversation Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Going back to school can bring up big worries for kids, but talking about concerns — and feeling supported — can help. Here are some tips to make your back-to-school conversations more producti...
Back-to-School Dos and Don'ts
Tips on navigating summer's end, especially for kids who are anxious Writer: Jerry Bubrick, PhD† Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubrick, PhD† What You'll Learn What can I do to help my anxious child feel better about starting school? Why is routine so important...
When to Consider a Gap Year Program
Website: https://childmind.org/article/when-to-consider-a-gap-year-program/ Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Español When the time comes for kids to start applying to college, it isn’t that uncommon for parents and teens to want to take a step back. College stude...
Back-to-School Anxiety
How to help kids manage worries and have a successful start to the school year Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP What You'll Learn Why do some kids get anxious about starting school again? How can parents help their chil...
Tips for Helping Kids With Selective Mutism Go Back to School
What to tell the teacher and how to ease kids back in Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Alnardo Martinez, LMHC What You'll Learn What can parents do ahead of time to help kids with selective mutism be comfortable going back to school? Wh...
What Do Parents of Students With ADHD or Learning Disorders Need to Know Before Their Kids Go to College?
Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-do-parents-of-students-with-adhd-or-learning-disorders-need-to-know-before-their-kids-go-to-college/ Writer: Adam S. Zamora, PsyD en Español The transition from high school to college is among the most challeng...