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What These Parents Of Children With Special Needs Want You To Know
Raising a child with disabilities can be overwhelming and challenging. Social isolation and marginalization can add to this. This article highlights why it's so important to teach all of our children about not only respecting differences but to also embrace them.
How To Raise Kids Who Can “Love And Be Loved”
It should come as no surprise that affection and acceptance have a positive influence children during childhood and way beyond. In the Huffington Post blog, Dana Westreich Hirt explains the long term implications of of showing affection and acceptance to family...
DSM-5 Diagnoses In Kids Should Always Be Written In Pencil
Children with diagnostic labels has increased significantly in recent years. Dr. Allen Frances discusses some of the dangers of giving children a definitive diagnosis in uncertain circumstances as things may change as the child develops. He also explains some of the...
The Stress Of Raising A Child With Mental Health Challenges
Raising a child with mental health or behavioral issues can be extremely challenging and distressing. The Huff Post reprinted an article from Pacer.com that provides tips for parents who have a child with disabilities. Here is a link to the article:...
Is It Possible To Invest Equally In All Of Your Children?
We have all heard ourselves or others say, "we treat all of our children equally and love them all the same." But is this possible? In Psychology Today, Dr. Frank T. McAndrew explains his hypothesis about family dynamics with in households with multiple children....
7 Ways To Talk To Children & Youth About The Shooting In Orlando
Children and adolescents may have a difficult time grasping the violence that seems all too common in our society. They may have fears about their safety or struggle to understand why people kill others that may be different from them. Psychologybenefits.org provides...
Rising Mental Health Issues Facing Our Children
According to new statistics, mental health issues are increasing among children. The Atlantic displays this data in charts and breaks it down by region, disorder, etc. Here is a link to the article:...
7 Ways To Boost Kids’ Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is important to navigate social situations and relationships. MichelleBorba.com shares strategies for boost kids' EQ. Here is a link to the article:...
How To Talk To Kids About Tragic Events
It is difficult to discuss tragic events even among adults. However, it can be even more diffuclt when talking about these issues with children. In CNN.com, Kelly Wallace writes about how to address these difficult topics with children. Here is a link to the...