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How to help 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 their children. What exactly this looks like will depend on your child’s age as well as their...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-deal-with-rejection/  Writer: Katherine Prudente, RDT, LCAT en Español Rejection and disappointment are two difficult feelings to have. We often blame ourselves when we don’t reach some of our goals....

How to help 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 their children. What exactly this looks like will depend on your child’s age as well as their...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/helping-kids-make-decisions/  Writer: Gia Miller en Español From a toddler choosing what toy to play with to a high school senior selecting a college, children of all ages must make decisions. While some decisions mi...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/raising-resilient-kids-who-are-prepared-for-the-future/  Writer: Madeline Levine, PhD en Español This is an except from Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain World, by Madeline Levine, PhD. Many...

Sometimes anxiety is easy to identify — when a child is too nervous to read aloud or make a presentation in class. Other times anxiety in the classroom can look like something else entirely — an upset stomach, disruptive or angry classroom behavior, ADHD or ev...

Children who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are plagued with unwanted thoughts, images or impulses that are difficult to suppress, causing them great stress and worry. These are called obsessions. To alleviate the anxiety caused by their obsessive th...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-selfies-are-doing-to-girls-self-esteem/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Español In case you’ve ever wondered how much time your daughter spends taking selfies, a poll in 2015 found that the average woman between 16 and...

Why gender affirmation at school matters, and how families can help Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Expert: Emma C Woodward, PhD What You'll Learn What challenges do transgender or nonbinary kids face at school? How can parents help kids navi...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-using-social-media-affects-teenagers/ Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Español Many parents worry about how exposure to technology might affect toddlers developmentally. We know our preschoolers are picking up new social ...

Why kids with LDs often develop depression, and need emotional support, too Writer: Molly Hagan Clinical Experts: Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN , Helene Omansky, LCSW What You'll Learn Why are kids with LDs more likely to be depressed? How doe...

In this guide we explain what SM looks like in the classroom and offer tips and strategies for teachers. Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder that affects children in school, where they find themselves unable to speak, though they speak comfortably at...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/social-media-and-self-doubt/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español "Look,” says Sasha, a 16-year-old junior in high school, scrolling slowly through her Instagram feed. “See: pretty coffee, pretty girl, cute cat, be...

How depression can present differently for kids and teenagers Writer: Stephanie Cornwell Clinical Expert: David Friedlander, PsyD What You'll Learn How does depression look different in children, teens, and adults? How can parents help their kids deal w...

The sadness and irritability of depression can take several different forms Writer: Caroline Miller Depression is a common mental health condition that causes someone to be in a sad or irritable mood for an unusually long period of time. It’s normal for chil...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/social-media-stress-mindfulness/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Español It’s hard to imagine life without social media. It has become essential to connecting with our friends, getting updates about what’s going on in the w...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/supporting-the-emotional-needs-of-kids-with-disabilities/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Español When kids are diagnosed with a learning disability we naturally worry about how it will affect their school performance. Wh...

Live coaching helps teachers focus on the positive Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD What You'll Learn How can praise change behavior in the classroom? What does effective praise look like? How does giving positive attention h...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-girls-with-adhd/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español Helping kids with ADHD is a big job. All kids benefit from medication, organizational assistance, and accommodations. But girls with ADHD — like me — ...

Knowing how to read and respond to kids' behavior is the first step to a calm classroom Clinical Expert: Nancy Rappaport, MD Dr. Nancy Rappaport of Harvard Medical School, author, along with Jessica Minahan, of The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to U...