Tag: Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology

Talking about mental illness can help give children a sense of understanding. But how do you share this information, and how much is OK to share? Here are some tips for having mental health conversations in your home.

Discover 20 books that help kids understand emotions, build coping skills, and grow confidence and strong relationships.

Test anxiety is a type of performance anxiety that forms around test taking. If your child gets anxious before taking tests, try using these tips to ease the pressure.

40-50% of school age kids have a negative body image, which is associated with depression and low self esteem. Read how parents can help.

Discover how routines support child development, boost confidence, and adapt to change in this insightful chat.

How can you support your quiet child in developing relationships? Here are some helpful tips when you have a quiet child in your family.

School anxiety can look different in different kids. Learn how to recognize it and steps parents can try at home.

Parents of moody teenagers: read this post from one of our psychologists. She breaks down what's going on in their brains and how to help.

Some kids have a hard time swallowing pills. The good news is that it can be taught, just like any other skill! Read our tried-and-true tips

Kids can understand kindness at a very young age. And it can be taught to those who struggle with it, just like any other skill!

Kids as young as preschool age can benefit from learning how to set and achieve goals. Follow these steps to help them make resolutions.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that can occur in children and adults. Once SAD is diagnosed, treatments are effective. We offer several strategies you can use at home to help your child feel better.

Kids with epilepsy are more likely to have psychological challenges, like emotion, behavior, learning or development issues. Read why and what can be done.

Witnessing our teens go through a breakup can be gut-wrenching, especially knowing that someone else caused this pain. We can help by striking a balance between supportive parent and allowing them to work through it on their own. Read a child psychologist's suggestions for doing this.

Conversations about racism can be difficult. Confronting racism when we encounter it can be even more challenging. These tips and guidance for parents will help them be prepared to stand up if needed and help kids process what has happened.

Parents and kids alike probably have mixed emotions about the impending school year. And while it’s typical to have back-to-school jitters, this year may be particularly rough given that kids have been out of school for 4-6 months! Read a child psychologists suggestions to help ease these worries.

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is an often mislabeled mental health condition. Some children may be “oppositional” or “defiant” at times, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that they have ODD or meet the clinical criteria. Learn some questions to ask to help identify it.

It is never too early to start talking about racial diversity and racism with kids. Although the conversation may look different depending on a child’s age and unique family make-up, the important thing is that the conversation be honest, meaningful, and ongoing.

A report finds that anti-anxiety, antidepressant and anti-insomnia prescriptions have increased across all age groups amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Symptoms for these mental health problems aren't always obvious in kids. A child psychologist helps parents identify the warning signs and offers some strategies to help.

Even the most calm and collected parent can be feeling overwhelmed right now! Read a child psychologist's coping tools for parents who may be feeling stressed during COVID-19.

During this time of stress and uncertainty, a psychologist explains how parents can teach their kids mental health coping tools, including cognitive behavioral therapy.

As families are spending more time indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, a child psychologist offers some suggestions for taking care of your family's mental health during COVID-19.

As the news is changing rapidly about COVID-19, parents may be wondering how to talk to their kids about the disease to help ease their fears and anxieties. A child psychologist explains how.

Positive praise comes easily for most parents. But if we want our kids to truly get better at something, or to change their behaviors, we have to get specific. Read a child psychologist's tips on how to do that.