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When a Lack of Flexibility Affects the Whole Fa...

What do you do when a child's lack of flexibility runs the household? Avoid the  "Taco Tuesday" trap that keeps families having the same meal every day of the week...

When a Lack of Flexibility Affects the Whole Fa...

What do you do when a child's lack of flexibility runs the household? Avoid the  "Taco Tuesday" trap that keeps families having the same meal every day of the week...

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Is Social Anxiety Normal?

Did you know that everyone has social anxiety to some extent? But when it interferes with forming friendships and following routines intervention may be needed. 

Is Social Anxiety Normal?

Did you know that everyone has social anxiety to some extent? But when it interferes with forming friendships and following routines intervention may be needed. 

Teaching Perspective Taking

Teaching Perspective Taking

When children learn the skill of perspective taking, they are better able to manage big feelings, respond with empathy, and navigate social challenges. 

Teaching Perspective Taking

When children learn the skill of perspective taking, they are better able to manage big feelings, respond with empathy, and navigate social challenges. 

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How to do a Screen Detox for Kids with Anxiety

Anxious children may benefit from a screen detox. Find ways to support them through this process here. 

How to do a Screen Detox for Kids with Anxiety

Anxious children may benefit from a screen detox. Find ways to support them through this process here. 

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A Hard Truth About How Professionals Talk About...

When we stop blaming families and start partnering with them, everyone benefits, especially the child. We may need to support colleagues in making this mindset shift.

A Hard Truth About How Professionals Talk About...

When we stop blaming families and start partnering with them, everyone benefits, especially the child. We may need to support colleagues in making this mindset shift.

Why Are Screens Bad for Anxious Children?

Why Are Screens Bad for Anxious Children?

Screen time can have a positive effect on anxiety, but it's not actually a good solution for managing anxious feelings. Here's the science behind why.   

Why Are Screens Bad for Anxious Children?

Screen time can have a positive effect on anxiety, but it's not actually a good solution for managing anxious feelings. Here's the science behind why.