by Melissa Collier | Nov 24, 2021 | For Parents/Caregivers
The following 10 tips to help families through the holiday season appeared in this post many years ago. The advice for parents, regardless of the age of their child, stands the test of time. The holidays are challenging for teens and children with developmental...
by Melissa Collier | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Going back to school after disrupted learning, COVID19, and during uncertain times has to be difficult for kids of all ages. It is critical for parents, caregivers, and teachers to understand that children cannot learn or interact when anxiety is high, or their...
by Melissa Collier | Jun 24, 2021 | For Parents/Caregivers
The pandemic’s effects on mental health are well-documented and evolving. Suicide attempts among teen girls increased by nearly 50% in the early months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2019. This significant increase both begs the question of why teen...
by Melissa Collier | May 21, 2021 | For Parents/Caregivers
Separation anxiety is typically experienced by infants or toddlers when they are separated from their parents. Most children outgrow it by approximately 3 years of age. Currently, there is much talk about the impending psychological pandemic due to the effects of...
by Melissa Collier | May 5, 2021 | For Parents/Caregivers
Scaffold parenting encompasses three pillars: support, structure, and encouragement. Think of it as a metaphor, in which your child is a “building,” and parents are the scaffold around him. As the child rises and grows, the scaffolds of your support, structure, and...
