This month marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month and this is an epidemic that has impacted many youths around the world. During this month, families and communities strive to work…
Category: Children’s Mental Health
Pandemic Mental Health Trends in Children and Teenagers
CDC Findings on ER Visits At the end of 2020, the CDC shared findings on emergency room visits for children 18 years old and younger. It was the mental health…
You Don’t Need To Be Fixed
Behind In Everything I do not need to be fixed even though I am behind my peers. Everyone seems to be enjoying their first few years of adulthood, but I…
How Parents Can Cope When Their Child Has Anger Management Issues
Parents today have a lot of things to cope with when it comes to their children. They have to deal with their growing pains and changing emotional issues and it…
Students’ Mental Health: Beyond Covid-19
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many schools across America have shifted to the virtual classroom. Even at schools that are open part- or full-time, the experience is not…
How Parents Can Protect their Children’s Mental Well-being
Parents today have an uphill battle in fulfilling the job of raising children in this decade. It’s not an easy job, but it’s especially tough in this technology driven era.…
Protecting the Mental Health of Children With Autism
As a parent, it’s important to watch out for the mental health of children with autism. There is a significant overlap in the symptoms of the disorder, versus symptoms of…
Keep Kids Focused with the BrainDance
During these times of COVID-19, everyone has become a bit restless. It is tempting to reach for our phones or another distraction when trying to complete our summer classes. Online…
Childhood Trauma: You Are Not Alone, Your Feelings Matter, and We Can Heal Together
Childhood trauma is formed in many ways; from using demeaning language to physical abuse. Studies have shown that children exposed to negative child-rearing practices tend to be anti-social, aggressive, and…