The new school year is upon us just as the spread of the Delta variant and increased Covid-19 rates are hitting alarming highs. While the past year and a half…
From Greta Thunberg to the young social justice activities such as Shayla Turner, young people are stepping forward to address the social issues of our time. While we are no…
Depression and Mood Disorders All too common in children & adolescents Depression and mood disorders are a significant concern for children and adolescents. The Surgeon General’s 1999 report on Mental…
Philosophy and Strategy We often think of discipline as a way of decreasing or stopping behaviors that we do not want children to exhibit. However, the most effective discipline strategies…
Defining Anxiety Anxiety is the tense emotional state that occurs when one cannot predict the outcome of a situation. Anxiety becomes a disorder when a child exaggerates the risks and…