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Early Childhood — The Impact of the Early Years
Jonas Miller, a researcher focused on brain functioning in young children, talks about the long-term effects of early childhood experiences. Read more >>
Recipe for Resilience – Especially for Mental Health Professionals
In proud partnership with Common Ground, a locally renowned speaker series for over 15,000 families in over 40 schools, we are excited to bring you this Voices of Compassion podcast episode. While Common Ground is primarily a parent education consortium, Read more >>
How to Talk With Teens About Mental Health
Between 2009 and 2019, the percentage of teens who reported having “persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness” rose from 26 percent to 37 percent and, in 2021, to 44 percent. Further, research shows that 1 in 5 youth in distress Read more >>
Parenting: Developing Self-Awareness
We often talk about building self-awareness in our kids, but what about in ourselves, as parents and caregivers? The better we understand our own complexities, the more wholeheartedly we can show up for our children. In fact, research shows that Read more >>
Can My School Aged Child Really Be Depressed?
Children often experience a rollercoaster of emotions, even on a good day. But prolonged symptoms of sadness, irritability, short-temper, change in eating or sleeping habits or lost concentration or interest could be signs of depression. How do you know what’s Read more >>
Launching: Transition Age Youth
Growing up is a process of moving toward independence, becoming your own person and meeting your own needs. “Launching” refers to the parental role in their child’s transition into adulthood. This process looks different for everyone — a bumpier or Read more >>
I Just Learned My Child Has Autism — Now What?
The CDC and National Health Statistics Reports estimate that there is a 1-2% chance of a child being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the rates for boys are higher than that for girls. So, if your child Read more >>
Understanding Anxiety: What is Typical and What Is Not
Anxiety is a healthy emotion, except when it’s not. Experiencing anxiety can be just what we need to finish a project or task, or deal with a stressful situation. But it can also be overwhelming and debilitating. Read more >>
Parenting: Weathering the Storm
Parenting is really an art — of balancing being there with letting go. Can your children navigate the world on their own? Will they ever stop needing you and will you ever stop worrying about them? Read more >>
Do Masks in School Affect Kids’ Speech and Social Skills?
Some parents express worry that masks might interfere with children’s ability to learn or to socialize. Other parents fear that unmasking will lead to more COVID-19 cases. Amid the debate, a small but growing body of research is offering hints Read more >>
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CHC Palo Alto:
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
