…by Dr. Ellen Braaten to celebrate the joys of love, and to discuss how raising independent, caring children can help our kids have loving relationships in the future. Thank you…
…of creativity on individuals, kids, and communities. Join the conversation as they weigh in on why humans desire to make things, and how family bonds are strengthened when we spend…
…so. If you’re seeking mental or behavioral health services for your child, it can be tricky and frustrating trying to navigate the system. But resources are available. In this episode…
You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Just search for “Shrinking It Down.” *** In research that’s been done about kids’…
at the High School in the morning, Landon took his usual seat in the sun room with his New York Times and Wall Street Journal at his side. And when…
…them embracing the spirit of those who bravely marched in Selma in 1965. In 1965, those who marched in Selma made our lives better. Today’s marchers will undoubtedly do the…
…really want to know for their kids is: When does it cross the line from casual pastime to problem territory? In this episode of Shrinking It Down: Mental Health Made…
Technology. Some days it feels like we can’t live with it, but in today’s world we certainly can’t live without it. And what’s the mental health impact on our kids…
Here at The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, we know that there just aren’t enough child psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers — anyone who helps to take care of kids…
great example of how talking helps us to process some of the trickier issues in life. In this episode of Shrinking It Down, Dr. Ellen Braaten joins Gene and Steve…
part of this diagnosis. It is more common in boys than in girls, and the disorder usually begins by age 10 years, which is called childhood-onset type. In some cases,…
…less extreme (and less fraudulent) measures we take to ensure our kids succeed at a level that’s far above-average. What message does it send to young people today when we…
…likely to generalize and maintain what they learn in school and in therapy. The most effective treatments are ones that are very intensive in that they are given for many…
…they are interested in a topic or activity. In fact, many current researchers view ADHD as an issue with flexibility of attention, in that children with ADHD pay dedicated attention…
…tend to have challenges with some combination of impulsivity, hyperactivity, attention, and distractibility. ADHD is three to six times more common in boys than in girls, though – as mentioned…