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Not Your child’ Best Friend
Be a parent; to your child this is what they need the most from you! As a matter of fact, the kids want someone which they can rely to set healthy boundaries. As parents, we want our teens to be able to trust and feel that it’s ok to confide in their mother or father. […]
Anna Freud (1895-1982): Child Psychoanalysis and Child Psychology
Anna Freud was born on December 3, 1895, in Vienna, Austria. She was the youngest of Sigmund Freud’s six children and was especially close to her father. Despite her father being renowned as the founder of the field of psychoanalysis, Freud’s contributions to the field of mental health stand on their own, rather than in […]
Eleanor Maccoby, PhD (1917-2018): Early Pioneer in Gender Studies and Child Development
Eleanor Maccoby was born in 1917 into a world in which biology was assumed to explain the differences between males and females and the effects of culture, parenting and gender roles on human development were poorly understood. She also had to overcome gender bias that made it difficult for women to be accepted into scientific […]
Mamie Phipps Clark (1917-1983): Pioneer Psychologist on Racial Identity, Child Development, and Systemic Racism
Mamie Phipps Clark was a pioneering psychologist whose work fundamentally shaped our understanding of racial identity, child development, and the psychological impacts of systemic racism. Her contributions were critical to the advancement of psychology and the civil rights movement, particularly through her groundbreaking research and dedication to community-based mental health services. Born in Hot Springs, […]
Do parents have a favorite child?
You take pride in treating your children equally. “It’s what good parents do.” Last night, your husband asked if you’d scan through an article entitled “Do parents have a favorite child?” You blew it off as “ludicrous.” But a new study says it isn’t. …children who feel less favored by their parents are more likely […]
Cooking with Your Child with Autism: 6 Amazing Benefits!
The holiday season is a time for connection, joy, and creating meaningful traditions with loved ones. From Thanksgiving dinners to Christmas cookies and New Year’s celebrations, the kitchen becomes the heart of many homes this time of year, and cooking with your child with autism can be one of the most meaningful ways to celebrate […]
10 Things to Avoid When Raising a Child with Autism
What not to do as a parent of an autistic child? It’s common to find advice on what to do when raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but what about the things to avoid? Rarely do people discuss the habits or approaches that might unintentionally hinder your child’s development. Yet, these “what not […]
Should You Tell Your Child Their Mental Health Diagnosis?
The other day a colleague shared a story with me about one of her young patients who had been having terrifying intrusive thoughts of hurting other people. Understand that this was the sweetest, gentlest kid you could ever imagine. Afraid that she was going to act on those frightening thoughts, she told her parents. Her […]
4 Strategies When Your Child Refuses to Go to School
With school in full swing for students across the country, parents and caregivers could begin to see signs of school refusal. Rogers Behavioral Health’s Dr. Heather Jones explains how to identify it and provides strategies for helping your child overcome it. What is school refusal? School refusal describes a set of behaviors exhibited by children […]
Back-to-School Tips for Children with Autism: Advocating for Your Child at School
If you are a parent to a child with autism, you know that in many situations and environments, you are their voice and their advocate. While being an advocate for your child can be empowering, it can also be stressful and confusing. One of the main environments in which you may need to advocate for […]