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American Academy of Pediatrics: Policy Statement on Supporting Transgender, Gender-Diverse Youths
In recent years, “gender identity” has increasingly been recognized as a complex concept that goes beyond traditional definitions of masculinity and femininity. Society struggles to adapt to and appreciate the diverse experiences of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals, which contributes Read more >>
Your Child — Parenting Guides and Resources [web resource]
Is your baby meeting the typical developmental milestones? Do you have questions about your preschooler’s behavior and development? Read more >>
Parents can’t be 100 percent certain that their child is ready for university life, but 30 years as a psychologist have taught me what to look for. The key indicator that an individual is ready to begin this transition is Read more >>
This Is Why Small Talk Makes Some People So Anxious
It can be difficult to know the difference between having social anxiety and being awkward, introverted, or shy. The American Psychological Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines social anxiety as “a persistent fear of one or more Read more >>
Helicopter Parenting May Negatively Affect Children’s Emotional Well-Being, Behavior
It’s natural for parents to do whatever they can to keep their children safe and healthy, but children need space to learn and grow on their own, without Mom or Dad hovering over them, according to new research published by Read more >>
Executive Function Strategies for Summer
Written by Sharon Lo, Doctoral Psychology Intern at CHC and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford More time, less pressure and lower stakes make summer the perfect time to refine critical skills. As summer approaches, kids and teens grow antsy, Read more >>
Special Education: Federal Law vs. State Law
Every student who gets special education is covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In many areas, IDEA leaves room for states to interpret the rules and pass their own laws on how to apply them. Read more >>
Disability Terms and Definitions Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
There are 13 categories that guide how disability is defined under the federal special education law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In order to be eligible for special education and related services as a “child with Read more >>
The Teenage Brain and Parenting with a Growth Mindset [presentation]
Project Cornerstone’s programs and services help individuals and communities build a web of support around young people so that they grow into healthy, caring and responsible adults. Anne Ehresman, LCSW, Executive Director of Project Cornerstone presents this class in which Read more >>
Is Preschool Really That Important?
My husband and I both work, and my mother is able to watch my daughter during the day. I really like being able to leave my daughter with her grandmother, not only because they have time to bond, but also Read more >>
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650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
