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Resources for Explaining Tragedies to Your Children

At CHC, we understand how challenging it is to quell the anxiety and fear that may affect your children in the aftermath of a shooting or similar traumatic event. Read more >>

Fighting in Front of Children

Fighting, as opposed to disagreeing respectfully, indicates hostility, which in most cases is unproductive for resolving a disagreement and is stressful for kids to observe. Regardless of whether your argument included swearing or name-calling, kids pick up on nonverbal cues Read more >>

Healthy Speech & Language Development

Should you worry if your 2 and 1/2 year old isn’t talking? At this age, what’s typical is broadly defined. It’s important to keep track of your child’s milestones and seek professional guidance, if appropriate, to make sure delayed speech Read more >>

ADHD Treatment Beyond Medication

Written by Vivien Keil, PhD, Neuropsychologist and Clinical Director What would a non-drug treatment plan for ADHD consist of? A good plan will vary based on the biggest challenges your child is facing. But even the best plan will only Read more >>

Does My Child Need ADHD Medication?

Written by Glen Elliott, PhD, MD My son was recently diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He’s seven-years-old and often has trouble focusing in class. It seems like he’s getting in trouble every day, either for being disruptive or for distracting Read more >>

Nurturing Confidence in Shy Kids: Tips for Parents and Caregivers

CHC expert contributors Amy Daddario and Nick Ratcliff When shy kids struggle to engage socially or feel confident, they need support and strategies to nurture their self-assurance. Experienced educators, Amy Daddario and Nick Ratcliff discuss ways that parents and caregivers Read more >>

Three Expert Tips to Manage Your Child’s Tantrums and Meltdowns

by Carlos Konishi, Licensed Psychologist It’s common to feel overwhelmed when trying to manage tantrums and meltdowns, especially if you tend to give in easily to avoid confrontation. Creating a plan can help you navigate these situations with more confidence Read more >>

When Your Child Worries: Understanding and Easing Childhood Anxiety

by Megan Allen, PhD, Psychologist It is Monday morning and your son complains he has a stomachache and doesn’t want to go to school. You know he’s not sick, but for the last two months his tummy aches have been Read more >>

Taming the Disorganized Child: 5 Steps to Get You Started

By Maria Deniston, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist and Jill Yochim, MA, Educational Specialist James, a middle-schooler, comes home from a long day at school and looks forward to downtime playing video games. After dinner, he searches for 15 minutes to Read more >>

Helping Your Child Deal with Traumatic Events

by Beth Pearson, PhD, licensed psychologist and Carrie Silver, PhD, licensed psychologist How are your children affected by stressful or traumatic events? What can you do to minimize their fears? How can you help a child who has experienced a Read more >>

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