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Dear Abby: Mother of 5 tests limits of cousin’s ability to help
Tell her that before her children come over, she is to instruct them to be on their best behavior. Her household may be chaotic because there are no rules - so don't blame those children for their bad behavior. When they arrive, tell them that in your...
F.I.T For A Fighting Change
The Ogden Foundation in the F.I.T For A Fighting Change -Every Saturday some of our clients get the chance to participate in this program
Advocates For Children Mark April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
You may also hear unconvincing explanation of a child's injuries. Changes in behavior. Abuse can lead to many changes in a child's behavior. Abused children often appear scared, anxious, depressed, withdrawn or more aggressive. Returning to...
Kids and anxiety: Cognitive behavioral therapy challenges fear head on
The little girl in treatment for selective mutism - an anxiety disorder in which a child is unable to speak in certain situations - was entering kindergarten in...
Genes, Stress, and Behavior – Is Your Child an Orchid or a Dandelion?
In this group you will always notice that some children tend to spend the day moping and sulking in a corner of the classroom while other children clearly enjoy the new experience. Why this behavioral difference is so great? After all, being away from...
How Can Texting Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health Issues?
If you're a teen struggling with feelings of distress and hopelessness, help might be literally at your fingertips. New York City is launching a pilot program called NYC Teen Text to help young people get access to free, confidential, convenient...
Allina Health’s new Change to Chill website created to help teens deal with stress
The mental health of teenagers, as highlighted by a 2014 American Psychological Association report finding that American teens report stress at equal or higher levels to adults, was of particular concern, Nygaard said; Change to Chill is one of Allina...
Study Has ‘Unexpected’ Findings on How Family Time Affects Kids
They analyzed how that time related to the child's behavioral, emotional and academic performance. “In childhood and adolescence, the amount of maternal time did not matter for offspring behaviors, emotions or academics, whereas social status factors...
What to Do When Your Child’s Behavior Goes Too Far
"We have given Justin time outs, we have talked to him numerous times about his behavior and we have done our best to manage him, but he is making camp unsafe for the other children," the director told Sophie. "Enough is enough. Justin is not welcome...