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.
Understanding Anxiety & Depression in Adolescents
Adolescence is a time of rapid change. And in looking at the mental health challenges teens face, anxiety and depression are among the most common. These mental health challenges combined with the increased social, academic and internal pressures adolescents face makes the emotions that come up all the more complicated. However, seeking to understand an […]
Parenting Tips for Medication
Deciding Whether Medication is Right for Your Child While medication is one solution to mental health conditions, it’s not the only solution. The decision to consider psychiatric medication for your child is a complex one that should be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Just as much as it can benefit your child, […]