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Both parenting a child and being a child are tall orders in today’s climate, and we would like to offer this page as a resource for support and information to help you and your family. We will be sharing tips and strategies to navigate the numerous challenges that come with raising caring and courageous youth. Our goal is to add new material that ranges from original content, to great reads and videos from other experts, as well as articles in the mainstream media that offer additional insight.
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Are You Mindful or Mind-Full? A Brief Crash Course In Mindfulness For DBT
Often, it’s difficult to focus on the present moment. In this tenuous time, anxious thoughts can distract us from what is currently going on in our lives. Mindfulness is an essential practice for anxious times. It helps us combat anxiety and maintain a level head so that we can make effective decisions.
How to Get a Great Evaluation: 5 Tips for a Successful Neuropsychological Assessment
It’s no secret that children and adolescents are complex. When your child is struggling, finding the source can feel impossible. A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation can help. Get clarity on the unique issues your child is facing and find their path to success.
DBT For Teens: Part 2, Treatment and Skill Sets
Progress is like climbing up a ladder to an improved life, except the climb is not always smooth. Teens can feel stuck in the same place or even like they’re taking steps backward. Research shows that DBT could be the answer teens need in order to take meaningful steps forward.
DBT For Teens: Part 1, What is DBT?
You may have heard of DBT. Maybe it was through a provider who recommended it for your teen or maybe you heard celebrities like Lady Gaga and Selena Gomez praise their experiences with it. If you’re searching for answers about DBT and how it works, we’re here to help.
Keeping Kids Organized: Skills and Strategies
Organizational skills need to be taught to children, and one of the most effective ways to encourage this is to help your student develop a routine. By addressing important areas like tracking assignments, managing materials, time management, and task planning, you can help your child stay on top of their school routine, whether it’s at home or in-person.
Is Your Child Behind? Assessing Academic Success In Virtual Classrooms
Are you concerned that your child is having trouble adjusting to virtual classrooms? Many students who are currently engaged in remote education, as well as those who have done so previously, may be falling behind. Be mindful of your child’s performance so that you can help them overcome their challenges.
Praise 101: Shaping Behavior Using Positivity
With the new challenges brought on by the school year, we are all trying to stay positive. But when we find ourselves repeating instructions over and over, it may start to feel like praise isn’t enough. Refining your praise technique to be more consistent and strategic can be the difference between empty words and boosting your child’s self-esteem!
The Digital Babysitter: Monitoring Screen Time
Coronavirus has brought about a host of stressors for parents, but few as divisive as placing limits around screen time. It can be quite challenging to know how much screen time is too much, especially these days. As school begins, we’ve compiled some information and tips to help you come up with a plan that’s right for you and your family.
Tag-Team Parenting: The Benefits of a United Front
While parenting during a pandemic is stressful, research suggests that the obstacles couples face may feel less insurmountable when you face them as a team. When partners feel supported in their decisions for their children and family, it fosters a greater sense of trust between them. We present some tips for mastering communication.