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Nurturing Confidence in Shy Kids: Tips for Parents and Caregivers

CHC expert contributors Amy Daddario and Nick Ratcliff When shy kids struggle to engage socially or feel confident, they need support and strategies to nurture their self-assurance. Experienced educators, Amy Daddario and Nick Ratcliff discuss ways that parents and caregivers… Read more >>

Three Expert Tips to Manage Your Child’s Tantrums and Meltdowns

by Carlos Konishi, Licensed Psychologist It’s common to feel overwhelmed when trying to manage tantrums and meltdowns, especially if you tend to give in easily to avoid confrontation. Creating a plan can help you navigate these situations with more confidence… Read more >>

When Your Child Worries: Understanding and Easing Childhood Anxiety

by Megan Allen, PhD, Psychologist It is Monday morning and your child complains they have a stomachache and don’t want to go to school.  You know they’re not sick, but for the last two months, tummy aches have been a… Read more >>

Taming the Disorganized Child: 5 Steps to Get You Started

By Maria Deniston, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist and Jill Yochim, MA, Educational Specialist James, a middle-schooler, comes home from a long day at school and looks forward to downtime playing video games.  After dinner, he searches for 15 minutes to… Read more >>

My Kid Is Fine: How Teen Depression Deceives Us

by Katherine DeVaul, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist After Mike and his girlfriend of three years ended their relationship, his parents expected their son to be crushed. For weeks, he was withdrawn and moody; he avoided friends and rebuffed his… Read more >>

Helping Your Child Deal with Traumatic Events

How are your children affected by stressful or traumatic events? What can you do to minimize their fears? How can you help a child who has experienced a traumatic event? Read more >>

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