Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
School Closings Due To COVID-19 Present Potential For Increased Risk Of Child Exploitation
SUMMARY Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk….
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Talking To Kids About Mass Shootings
In so many ways, the world our children are growing up in is very different from the world that we may remember growing up. There are some wonderful changes, such…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Advocating For Your Child
Whether your child is neurotypical or not, there will be times during your role as their caregiver when they will need you to advocate for them. It could be a…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
What are FBA/BIPs and how do I know if my child needs one?
What is an FBA? The acronym FBA stands for Functional Behavior Assessment. This refers to a process a behavior analyst completes to understand the function of your child’s behavior. FBAs…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Infant Mental Health – What is it and why is it Important?
What is Infant Mental Health? According to ZERO TO THREE Infant Mental Task Force , “Infant Mental Health (IMH) is the developing capacity of the child from birth to 3…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Social Media and Suicide: How to Keep Your Kids Safe
There is a growing trend in kids enticing other kids to kill themselves. In previous generations, we only had to worry about who our kids were hanging out with in…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
How To Help A Teenager With Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide is a growing concern among adolescents and young adults. It is currently the second leading cause of death of individuals between the ages of 15-24 years-old in the United…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Is My Child Resilient, Undercontrolled Or Overcontrolled?
According to the Encyclopedia of Children’s Health, “personality is what makes a person a unique person, and it is recognizable soon after birth. A child’s personality has several components: temperament, environment, and…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Vacationing With Your Child Who Has Special Needs
Written by Sudha Ramaswamy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Vacation, for many of us, means tossing structure and consistency aside. It means spontaneity, and trying new things. It may also mean staying…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Behavioral Treatment for Toddlers
It’s the middle of the afternoon and Mary’s 16 month old son just won’t settle down. No matter what she tries to do, he just continues to cry, fuss and…
