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If you are an adult with ADHD, or a parent of an child with ADHD, you work hard to overcome the challenges ADHD brings to your life. You read books and this website, and you go online to stay abreast Read more >>

When Kids Grieve Differently

Grief is a rollercoaster—and for children, the ride can be unpredictable. In this heartfelt episode, CHC experts, Karly Crockett, LCSW, and Rachel O’Harra, LMFT explore how kids experience loss within the family system and why grief should be shared, not… Read more >>

Raising Strong Girls

What does it really mean to raise strong girls — and how has our understanding of their needs evolved? In this heartfelt conversation, we talk with CHC experts, Marjan Ebadi, PhD and Emily Hsu, PhD, about the unique challenges girls Read more >>

Finding Connection for Parents

Parenting a child with unique needs can feel isolating. In this episode, we talk with our own CHC Parent Support Group facilitators and psychologists, Olivia McDonald, PsyD, Emily Cree, PsyD, and Emily Hsu, PhD, about how parent support groups create Read more >>

Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It

Today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They jam-pack their schedules with AP classes, fill every waking hour with resume-padding activities, and even sabotage relationships with friends to “get ahead.” Family incomes and schedules are stretched to the breaking point Read more >>

The Dangers of Putting Too Much Pressure on Kids

Most parents want their children to be the best they can be. However, some caregivers put too much pressure on their kids. Being under such intense pressure can have serious consequences, ranging from mental health problems to lowered self-esteem. Every Read more >>

Understanding Occupational Therapy: Helping Your Child Thrive at Home and Beyond

Parents want to support their children’s growth and development in every way possible. When children have challenges in self-regulation or sensory processing, it can be hard for parents to know how to help. One approach that can make a big Read more >>

Positive Parenting Tips: Middle Childhood (9–11 years old)

Positive parenting during the later middle childhood years, ages 9 to 11, is essential for helping children build confidence, resilience, and strong values as they prepare for adolescence. With empathy, structure, and open communication, parents can foster emotional growth, support Read more >>

Positive Parenting Tips: Middle Childhood (6–8 years old)

As children begin school and navigate more complex social environments, they benefit greatly from consistent support, clear expectations, and encouragement at home. This stage is an opportunity for parents to strengthen communication, model problem-solving skills, and guide children toward healthy Read more >>

Improve Communications with Your Neurodiverse Child [downloadable]

Whether a child is autistic, has ADHD, or navigates the world with other neurodevelopmental differences, their communication styles may not always match typical expectations. This article explores practical, respectful ways to start conversations with neurodiverse kids—focusing on curiosity, patience, and Read more >>

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