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Five Strategies for Parents to Navigate Screen Time with Kids
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. If you feel like you're constantly wondering whether your child is spending too much time on [...]
Why Routines Feel So Hard When ADHD and Autism Overlap
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. When Your Child Needs the Routine and Resists It If you parent a child with both [...]
Summer Break and Routine Changes: A Parent’s Guide
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. Summer break will be here before we know it, and while it’s an exciting time for [...]
Autism Awareness Month: Acceptance, Support, and Looking Ahead
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. April is Autism Awareness Month, making this an ideal time to deepen our understanding of what [...]
Helping Your Child Build an Emotional Vocabulary
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. When children can name what they’re feeling, they gain one of the most powerful tools for [...]
How Therapy Can Help With College Application
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. Choosing a college is often the first major adult decision a teen is asked to make. [...]
Parenting a Child with Autism and ADHD: 8 Key Strategies That Work
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. Balancing Structure, Compassion, and Growth Parenting is always a journey, but raising a child who is [...]
How to Help Your Neurodivergent Child Cope with Holiday Stress
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. The holidays can be magical — twinkling lights, gifts, special traditions, time with family. But [...]
Navigating Sibling Conflict in Neurodivergent Families
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. Sibling conflicts are common in all families, but they can be especially complex when one [...]
How to Advocate for Your Neurodivergent Child’s Needs at School
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. Advocating for your neurodivergent child at school can feel daunting, especially if you’re [...]
Strategies to Reduce Meltdowns and Strengthen Your Child’s Bonds
Parenthood is a remarkable journey filled with love, joy, and occasional challenges. Navigating the complexities of child behavior, especially when [...]
5 Strategies for Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety
As the first day of school approaches, many families experience a mix of excitement and stress. Especially for neurodivergent [...]
Recognizing Overlap with Neurodiversity and Mental Health
Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in human brain function. This includes but is not limited to, ADHD, autism spectrum [...]
Is My Child Just Sad, or Is It Depression?
By Mary Beth Medvide, Ph.D. Depression isn't just feeling sad or low; it is a serious mental health condition that needs to [...]
Identifying Depression in Teens
By Mary Beth Medvide, Ph.D. The teen years are a unique and often difficult period of time. They are filled with a [...]
Navigating the Holidays When Your Teen Has Depression
By Mary Beth Medvide, Ph.D. The holiday season is often known for its joy and festivity. However, it can also be a [...]
Trauma Explained For Teens
By Mary Beth Medvide, Ph.D. Trauma can be a difficult concept, but understanding it can empower you to better navigate your experiences [...]
ADHD and Related Mental Health Conditions
By Mary Beth Medvide, Ph.D. ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder affecting many children worldwide. According to the CDC, 11.4% of children [...]
ADHD Superpowers: Unleashing the Unique Strengths of ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, including children and teens. It’s [...]
Parent Coaching: Supporting Children with ADHD
By Mary Beth Medvide, Ph.D. As a parent, raising a child with ADHD can be challenging. You may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and [...]
What Does Anxiety Look Like in Children?
By Mary Beth Medvide, Ph.D. As parents, you want nothing more than for your children to be happy and carefree. However, when [...]
How Does CBT Help Children with ADHD?
By Mary Beth Medvide, Ph.D. Childhood is meant to be a carefree and joyful time. Kids should be free to explore their [...]
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Teens
By Mary Beth Medvide, Ph.D. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an approach to therapy that has proven effective for individuals across [...]
When Should Your Teen Seek Therapy
By Mary Beth Medvide, Ph.D. It's not uncommon to have a hard day or a stressful week, and many young people experience [...]
Treatment for Teens with OCD: Demystifying Exposure Response Prevention
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can manifest at any time in someone’s life. However, adolescence, a period [...]
Empowering Anxious Parents: 8 Effective Strategies to Navigate Parenthood
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. Parenting is undeniably one of life's most rewarding experiences, yet it poses numerous challenges, especially for [...]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Teens with Autism
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. The teenage years are a whirlwind of emotions, social pressures, and identity exploration for everyone. For [...]
Teens with Depression: A Parent’s Guide to Dealing with Depression in Teens
By Mary Beth Medvide, Ph.D. It’s not unusual to feel sad or discouraged about life every once in a while. [...]
Teens with ADHD: Challenges and Strategies for Success
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects close to 13% of children [...]
Understanding Trauma in Teens: A Guide for Parents
By Mary Beth Medvide, Ph.D. Trauma can take many forms, such as being in a car accident or witnessing violence. [...]
Navigating Childhood Anxiety: Evidence-Based Strategies for Parenting an Anxious Child
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. Parenting is a rewarding yet challenging journey, and when your child experiences anxiety, it can add [...]
The Benefits and Science of Telehealth Therapy
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. In recent years, Online therapy has undergone a transformative shift, thanks to advancements in technology and [...]
Therapy for Teens: What Parents Need to Know
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. Adolescence is a unique and complex time, and sometimes, teenagers need extra support to navigate the [...]
