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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 >>

At-Home Strategies to Teach Your Struggling Student

For procrastinators, chunking is a useful strategy for breaking down large assignments into smaller, easier-to-tackle tasks. Read more >>

Steps to Help Your Delayed Talker

You have a lot of titles as a parent: short order cook, chauffeur, personal assistant, maid. Are you also your toddler’s ever-present translator? No, she’s pointing at the yogurt hiding behind the milk gallon. Well, she’s screaming because you handed Read more >>

How Creative Play Builds Critical Reading Comprehension Skills

by Mae Carlson, MS, CCC-SLP and Sonali Bhagat, MS, CCC-SLP More and more parents understand the importance of reading to young children to promote literacy. Yet many parents are so eager to advance their child’s reading fluency that they neglect Read more >>

Fidgeting to Help Your Child

by Ali Boissevain, MS, OTR/L For children with sensory challenges, simply saying, “Stop fidgeting!” or “Keep your hands to yourself” is unlikely to help. Your child needs movement. The question is: How can you allow your child to move and Read more >>

Create Meaningful Memories & Manage Holiday Stress

by Joan Baran, Licensed Psychologist Taking care of yourself and managing holiday stress can be the biggest gift you give your family. Read more >>

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