Helping Your Child Identify Their Sensory Needs
When a child has a hard time managing sensory input, it can impact their emotions, attention, and ability to cope. For children living with mood disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), understanding sensory needs is an important part of emotional growth and self-regulation. With the right support, children can learn what their bodies need to feel calm, focused, and comfortable.
The Importance of Diet in your Adolescent’s Mental Health
During the teenage years, the brain is undergoing significant development. Hormonal shifts, academic pressure, social dynamics, and identity formation all collide, making this stage of life uniquely challenging. While therapy, communication, and support systems are crucial, one often-overlooked tool in supporting adolescent mental well-being is diet. Research increasingly points to a strong link between gut […]
Teaching Teens to Identify and Express Emotions
As the adolescent brain develops quickly and drastically, so does the intensity of a teen’s feelings; a shift felt by kids and parents alike. New feelings can be scary! In the midst of this change, many teens struggle to understand or express what they’re going through. This is why emotional intelligence is such a valuable […]
The Teenage Brain and Emotional Development
Parenting a teenager involves navigating a rollercoaster of emotions, impulsive decisions, and unexpected mood swings. However, understanding the science behind adolescent brain development can provide valuable insights into why teens behave the way they do; in doing so, parents can guide their children through this critical phase with patience and support. So what’s going on […]
Navigating Peer Pressure in the Tween Years
As a parent, you can’t always control what influences your child and their development. Here are some tips for supporting your adolescents through preventing peer pressure and how to respond with love and support when it comes.
DBT and How it Can Support your Adolescent
What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and how can it benefit children and adolescents.