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How to Help Your Child Deal with Their Anger

June 2, 2021 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

Many parents believe in the same myth: if they do everything right, their children will be happy. But that’s not how childhood works. No matter how much you love your child or how much you give to them in the way of attention and material items, kids are still going to experience all kinds of […]

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Anger, Children

The 5 Best Therapies for Those on the Autism Spectrum

November 28, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

Autism is a mental health disorder that affects both children and adults. It causes people to behave in certain ways that are considered “abnormal” and make interaction with others very difficult. While there is no cure for autism, there are treatments that have been shown to help people, including children, improve their social interactions. The […]

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Children

Helping Kids Cope with Divorce

November 20, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

Divorce isn’t easy for anyone, but children can take it particularly hard. Many children don’t understand what is happening and many more feel the divorce is somehow their fault.    Here’s how you can help your child cope: Communicate Openly The divorce should be explained in simple and straightforward terms. If at all possible, both […]

Filed Under: Children, Parenting, Separation/Divorce

Teaching Kids Mindfulness: The Benefits and Easiest Ways to Do It!

November 16, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

“Pay attention!” It’s a phrase that is uttered dozens of times a week (if not more) in households where children between the ages of two and 18 reside. How is it that when they WANT to, oh say when they are playing video games or watching cartoons, kids can have a tremendous attention span. But […]

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How Learning Disabilities Affect a Child’s Mental Health

November 14, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

For many children and teens, learning disabilities are a frustrating part of life. Learning disabilities not only bring a sense of shame and isolation, but they can also lead to mental health issues in some children. What Are Learning Disabilities? According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a learning disability is any disorder […]

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Children, School & Academics

How to Help Your Child Manage Their Anxiety

July 15, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

For many, childhood is the most wondrous and exciting time in a person’s life. But even when a child is growing in a loving and stable family environment, they can feel fear and anxiety. Think back on your childhood. Everything new was something to be not-so-sure of. It was easy to feel a bit anxious […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Children

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