Category Archives: Parenting
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Ten Signs of Depression in Kids and Teens
Posted on January 20, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens.Has your child been acting unusually sad or out-of-sorts lately? Have they been having more trouble functioning at home or at school because of their mood? It’s possible your child may be experiencing depression. Contrary to popular belief, depression is not just an adult issue. The only way to know for sure is to go […]
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Book Review: 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan
Posted on January 13, 2014 by Kristi in Book Reviews, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting.I read a TON of books about mental health, parenting, kids’ mental health, and combinations of all of the above. A lot of these books are great and can be extremely helpful for parents. However, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to read since there are so many choices out there. In order […]
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The Hardest Part of Parenting a Child with Anxiety
Posted on January 13, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.Having a child with anxiety can be challenging. These kids are often so hesitant to try anything, and sometimes that anxiety can come out in crying, tantrums, nightmares, or bad behavior. Having to watch your child feel this way can make you feel powerless to help your child. The good news is that you can […]
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Should I Take My Child to a Psychologist? Part Two
Posted on January 5, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.Before reading this post, click here to catch up by reading “Should I Take My Child to a Psychologist? Part One.” It can be extremely valuable to have answers to questions about your child’s psychological functioning, as discussed in my previous post. But what do you do after this step? You know what’s wrong, so […]
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Should I Take My Child to a Psychologist? Part One
Posted on January 3, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.When I used to work as a psychologist at a Speech and Hearing Clinic, I gave an outreach presentation to some teachers and Speech Language Pathologists about when to refer a child to a psychologist. After the presentation, several of them told me how helpful this was to finally understand. And then I began thinking […]
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