
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 >>

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 >>

Understanding Meltdowns in Young Children with ADHD
When your young child with ADHD has an explosive meltdown over something seemingly small, it’s not manipulation—it’s neurobiology. In this Voices of Compassion podcast episode, we talk with CHC experts, Neilson Chan, PhD, and Marjan Ebadi, PhD, about emotional dysregulation Read more >>

Youth Suicide Prevention: Conversations, Community, and Care
Teen suicide is one of the most challenging topics we face as a community, yet it’s crucial we address it head-on. Listen to this conversation with Stanford’s Shashank Joshi, MD and CHC’s Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT as we talk about youth 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 >>

Today’s teens face unprecedented pressure to excel academically, socially, and in extracurricular activities, contributing to rising rates of stress and mental health challenges among young people. This pressure stems from competitive college admissions, social media comparison culture, peers and unrealistic 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: Adolescence (15–17 years old)
Parenting older teens, ages 15 to 17, is about guiding from the sidelines as they move closer to adulthood. These years are marked by a growing desire for freedom, deeper thinking about the future, and more complex emotional and social Read more >>

Positive Parenting Tips: Young Teens (12–14 years old)
Parenting early teens, ages 12 to 14, comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. As kids begin to assert their independence and form their own identities, they still rely on their parents for stability, support, and guidance—even if Read more >>