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Written by Glen Elliott, PhD, MD My son was recently diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He’s seven-years-old and often has trouble focusing in class. It seems like he’s getting in trouble every day, either for being disruptive or for distracting Read more >>

Nurturing Confidence in Shy Kids: Tips for Parents and Caregivers

CHC expert contributors Amy Daddario and Nick Ratcliff When shy kids struggle to engage socially or feel confident, they need support and strategies to nurture their self-assurance. Experienced educators, Amy Daddario and Nick Ratcliff discuss ways that parents and caregivers Read more >>

Three Expert Tips to Manage Your Child’s Tantrums and Meltdowns

by Carlos Konishi, Licensed Psychologist It’s common to feel overwhelmed when trying to manage tantrums and meltdowns, especially if you tend to give in easily to avoid confrontation. Creating a plan can help you navigate these situations with more confidence Read more >>

When Your Child Worries: Understanding and Easing Childhood Anxiety

by Megan Allen, PhD, Psychologist It is Monday morning and your son complains he has a stomachache and doesn’t want to go to school. You know he’s not sick, but for the last two months his tummy aches have been Read more >>

Taming the Disorganized Child: 5 Steps to Get You Started

By Maria Deniston, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist and Jill Yochim, MA, Educational Specialist James, a middle-schooler, comes home from a long day at school and looks forward to downtime playing video games. After dinner, he searches for 15 minutes to Read more >>

My Kid Is Fine: How Teen Depression Deceives Us

by Katherine DeVaul, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist After Mike and his girlfriend of three years ended their relationship, his parents expected their son to be crushed. For weeks, he was withdrawn and moody; he avoided friends and rebuffed his Read more >>

Helping Your Child Deal with Traumatic Events

by Beth Pearson, PhD, licensed psychologist and Carrie Silver, PhD, licensed psychologist How are your children affected by stressful or traumatic events? What can you do to minimize their fears? How can you help a child who has experienced a Read more >>

At-Home Strategies to Teach Your Struggling Student

For procrastinators, chunking is a useful strategy for breaking down large assignments into smaller, easier-to-tackle tasks. Read more >>

Helping Your Child Forge Friendships

While every parent hopes that his child will fit in and be accepted, making friends is not easy for all children. Read more >>

Is Your Child a Slow Reader or Are They Dyslexic?

by Jill Yochim, MA, CALT, Learning Specialist Sara swept her vibrant red hair out of her face as she smiled up at me, clearly pleased with herself and seeking praise for the fact that she had completed her reading beautifully. Read more >>

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