CHC Experts

How to Talk to Teens: Top 10 Tips for Effective Communication

written by Liza Bennigson, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications

Teenagers are known for being moody, irritable and stressed out. Just watch any old episode of Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls or Glee. Trying to get through to your teen can feel about as productive as trying to get your houseplant to empty the dishwasher. The teen-parent relationship is often a power struggle: a seemingly perpetual game of tug-o-war. Read more ›

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ADHD: The Pros and Cons of a “Medication Holiday”

child-beachWritten by Dr. Glen Elliott, former CHC Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director

Summer checklist: Sunblock…check. Beach towels…check. Medication…uncheck? Read more ›

Community Education

Challenging Behavior: Identification and Response [presentation]

What problem behavior is your child exhibiting? What positive behavior do you want him/her to do instead? Rachel O’Harra and Marcela Molina discuss problem behavior—the cause, the purpose, contributing factors, and strategies to reduce it. Read more ›

Community Education

Family Dynamics with Challenging Kids [presentation]

Do you have a challenging child? Presented by Marcela Molina, LMFT and Rachel O’Harra, LMFT, this workshop for parents covers related to sibling dynamics, behaviors, and what parents can do. Read more ›

Community Education

Executive Functions: What They Are and How to Support Them [presentation]

Studies show that Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a critical factor to success, even more so than academics. SEL and Executive Functioning go hand in hand. Together they represent the missing puzzle piece for education. Learn more from Vivien Keil, PhD and Vanessa Fasoli, ACC, about these important areas and how they relate to success in home, school and life.  Read more ›

Community Education

Developmental Milestones of Early Childhood [presentation]

Did you know 85% of brain development occurs before the age of 5? And toddler’s brains develop more than one hundred trillion brain connections? It’s a very important time of life, filled with potential. Early childhood program manager Dr. Melanie Hsu and doctoral intern Nicole Stettler share their expertise on developmental milestones in the areas of motor skills, cognitive development, communication, social-emotional development, and more. Read more ›

Community Education

Behavioral Challenges in the Child Age 6 and Under [presentation]

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Kendra Evans Fraka covers the ABCs of behavior and provides an overview of developmental milestones, neurological and emotional disorders, and strategies for new behaviors. Read more ›

Community Education

Dyslexia and Learning Differences: Signs and Classroom Strategies [presentation]

In this class for educators, Lisa Parnello, MEd,  DP and Sand Hill Teacher & Instructional Coach Valerie Stephens discuss learning differences (LD) and their signs, the social-emotional impacts of LD, and classroom strategies that work. Read more ›

Community Education

Social Emotional Learning: Best Practices [presentation]

In this community education session for educators, Sand Hill School’s Nick Ratcliff and Elaine Antipuesto explain the five social-emotional (SEL) learning core competencies and review SEL best practices. Read more ›

Community Education

Demystifying the IEP Process [presentation]

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a plan that can help your child succeed in school.  What are the key scores that impact scholastic competency? What should go on an IEP? Learn the answers to these questions and more from Chris Harris, MEd in “Demystifying the IEP Process.” Read more ›

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