Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Problematic vs. Normal Anxiety―How to Know the Difference and How to Help By Dr. Sarita Patel It’s no secret that childhood anxiety has been on the rise, and many parents are concerned about missing signs or not knowing what to... Continue Reading
Mental Health Frequently Asked Questions About Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Dr. Sarita Patel, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Center for Children and Youth, answers some common questions (and busts some... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips A Great School Year Starts During the Summer Whether you’ve been counting down the days until school starts or you never want summer to end, the reality is, that first day comes no... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Activities to Help You Make the Most of Summer July can be a bittersweet month. All of a sudden, the start of a new school year doesn’t feel that far away. That can be a relief—school... Continue Reading
Mental Health, News Be Gentle with Yourself: Advice for Parents Struggling after Tragedy Traumatic events like a school shooting leave parents feeling fear, anger, and anxiety. Processing these emotions while continuing to... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips You May Not Need to Talk to Your Child about Tragic Events. If You Do, Here’s How. Whether or not you choose to discuss tragic events like the shooting in Uvalde, Texas may have much to do with your family’s culture.... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation, Media Safety, Parenting Tips, Technology 8 Ways to Unplug as a Family A sleeping bag for a phone? It might sound silly, but this idea is making the rounds as a fun solution to a common family problem:... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation The Long, Lazy Days of Summer: The Importance of Downtime for Children More than ever, children need downtime. Their internal clocks require a shift from schedules, homework, and screen time to enjoy the... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips The Whole-Brain Child: A Guidebook for Joyful Parenting We’ve all heard the cliché that kids don’t come with instructions, which, while true, is a phrase that I think is often misunderstood.... Continue Reading
Birth - First Year, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Asking Questions, Sharing Advice, and Finding Strength among Mothers Being a new mom, especially when it’s your first child, can be overwhelming and isolating at times. No matter how supportive your... Continue Reading
