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Website: https://childmind.org/article/boys-and-eating-disorders/  Writer: Christina Frank en Español When we think of those affected by eating disorders, we usually think of girls and young women. The fact is, females do make up the bulk of those who str...

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Ten tips to make the transition to kindergarten easier for your child Writer: Michelle Shih Clinical Experts: Kersten Russell, MSEd , Jane Wong, PsyD Key Takeaways Start easing into an earlier bedtime a couple of weeks before school starts. Prac...

What your child might face and how you can help Writer: Faith Wilkins Clinical Experts: Emma Petree, LMSW , Janine Domingues, PhD , Jane Wong, PsyD Key Takeaways Middle school kids will have more teachers, more school assignments, and more responsibi...

How to support kids during the transition and throughout freshman year Writer: Molly Hagan Clinical Experts: Katie Peinovich, LCSW , Janine Domingues, PhD , Jenna Klorfein, LCSW Key Takeaways High school means more academic pressure but also new soci...

One family's experience with the limits of inclusion Writer: Michaela Searfoorce If you had told me I would be writing this piece even last year I would’ve laughed. My son James, now 12 years old, was born with a rare chromosomal disorder, which resulted in ...

Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Women We understand women face unique challenges as they struggle to maintain sobriety while caring for children. Our flexible, co-occurring recovery program located in Garden City, MN is designed exclusively for women and...

What to do to help kids with SM transition to elementary school Writer: Kathryn L. Keough, PhD Clinical Expert: Kathryn L. Keough, PhD Key Takeaways If you have a child with selective mutism, you’ll want to reach out to the school staff to talk about y...

One mom's tips for your school search Writer: Michaela Searfoorce If you’re like me, you might find yourself surprisingly, woefully underprepared for your first special needs school search, especially if you are considering mainstreaming and attend tours tha...

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Strong, realistic study habits make all the difference Writer: Ruth Lee, MEd, ET/P Clinical Expert: Ruth Lee, MEd, ET/P Like the firefighter whose clothes and boots are laid out so he can jump on the truck at a moment’s notice, getting yourself organized an...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-model-healthy-coping-skills/  Writer: Rosa Klein-Baer en Español Guilt. Shame. Anger. Fear. We’ve all experienced these uncomfortable feelings, sometimes at intensities that are hard to tolerate. Painful emoti...

How to ease anxiety-provoking transitions Writer: Beth Arky What You'll Learn Why is it hard for children with special needs to change schools? What can parents do to support their kids with special needs when changing schools? What tools can parents us...

The stress and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic presents daily challenges to the well- being of families and children. In response the Child Mind Institute provides telehealth treatment for children, adolescents and young adults with mental hea...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-learn-to-fail/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español Parents tend to see their mission as helping their kids succeed. But there’s a growing realization among teachers and other professionals who work with ch...

How to help kids get essential school supports Writer: Gia Miller Clinical Experts: Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN , Jodi Musoff, MA, MEd As the year begins with distance or hybrid learning at most schools, many parents are worried  that pre-pandemic IEP plans...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/teaching-kids-how-to-deal-with-conflict/  Writer: Juliann Garey en Español No one likes dealing with conflict. But no matter how hard we try to avoid them, arguments, fights and disagreements are a fact of life — for...

Tips for coping with the challenges of virtual school Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Daryaneh Badaly, PhD, ABPP At this point, many kids have been doing remote or hybrid learning for the better part of a year. As parents, it’s easy to feel lik...

How to help young children get the most out of remote education During the coronavirus crisis, parents have suddenly been thrust into the role of managing the education of young children. What exactly this looks like will depend on your child’s age as well as...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/help-kids-deal-embarrassment/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español For most adults minor embarrassments are just a part of life — annoying, but inevitable and hardly a big deal. But for many kids, embarrassing experi...