…kids to feel depressed. For example, kids with dyslexia process language in a different way from kids without dyslexia and they need a different way to learn to read. Some…
immense tragedies, our kids live in a world of perpetual texts and images. Sometimes, the drama is pervasive. And in the hands of our teens and young adults, drawn to…
…as an epoch in life, is burdened with rich and varied suffering. It’s wonderful to see a film about kids that is so richly painful and simultaneously fulfilling. In fact,…
…amount of game-playing Use as an escape – playing in order to relieve a negative mood Reduced interests – loss of interests in previous hobbies or other forms of entertainment…
of this article. “Depression” is a funny term. Like lots of diagnoses in psychiatry, the word “depression” has both common and specific uses. Kids might complain of “feeling depressed” after…
…but to timing. The feature that sets this apart from the other disorders is time. Kids with slow processing speed have a primary issue in processing information in a timely…
typical questions that come my way. In other words, whereas I feel that I am in familiar territory when asked how we might discuss pertinent social and high-profile phenomena such…
…This is when a normal fear becomes a phobia. What Are the Most Common Phobias In Kids? Phobias are among the most common psychiatric disorders. They are typically classified as…
our conversation, but we felt that we cannot hide the truth of how their race will be dealt with in the society we live in. We emphasized how truly incredible…
Low self-esteem gets all of us down at one point or another. For kids, the goal is to help build them back up. Lots of things can lower our kids’…
reflects an ability to listen, validate, understand, and be compassionate to others. It helps to think more deeply about mental health issues. Taking the time to become involved in helping…
…the blessings in my life.” “I will celebrate the times that I make a positive difference in my life and in the lives of others.” “I will spend more time…
…unstructured or massively over-structured. Helping kids to take pride in community identities and, at the same time, to celebrate their unique ethnic identities has lasting positive effects on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary…
…well in life or death situations. It also characterizes the fear response when we’re in terrible danger. Our adrenal glands, hormonal system, cardiovascular system, and brain are in a state…
…Plus, why the quality of screen content matters more than the amount of screen time. Tune in for more! Thank you for joining in this conversation. If you have a…