By: Carolina Cossio, School Psychologist, Director of Evaluations We spend a great deal of time assessing children in schools and clinical settings—but it’s just as important to reflect on how we support and understand the adults who guide them. Teachers play a powerful role in children’s lives. They influence how kids see themselves, how they
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By: Kyara Ramirez-Guzman, LMHC, NCC & Michelle Hintz, PsyD In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon for children to have jam-packed schedules. Between school, sports, extracurricular activities, and homework, many young people are busier than ever. While engaging in a variety of activities can be beneficial, there’s a fine line between offering enriching experiences and
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By Rebecca David-Cusani, LMHC One day your child is watching cartoons about friendship and teamwork. The next day they are passionately explaining the emotional backstory of a giant blue creature from Rainbow Friends while you stand there holding your coffee wondering how everyone got here. If you are a parent feeling confused, concerned, or slightly
By: Ligia Asprelli, LMHC After beginning to understand emotional overreactions, many parents find themselves asking a different, equally confusing question: “If my child knows what to do… why aren’t they doing it?” You’ve had the conversations. You’ve explained expectations. You’ve even practiced the “right” response together. And at times, your child gets it—they can tell
By: Ligia Asprelli, LMHC You ask your child to turn off the iPad, and within seconds their body stiffens, their voice rises, and the moment escalates. What began as a simple request turns into something much bigger than you expected. Later, you might find yourself wondering, quietly or out loud, why everything seems to feel
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By: Carolina Cossio, School Psychologist, Director of Evaluations We spend a great deal of time assessing children in schools and clinical settings—but it’s just as important to reflect on how we support and understand the adults who guide them. Teachers play a powerful role in children’s lives. They influence how kids see themselves, how they
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By: Carolina Cossio, School Psychologist Many children struggle in school—some with reading, others with math or writing, and others in ALL three areas. These challenges may stem from specific learning disorders, or they may be influenced by other developmental, emotional, or environmental factors. Sometimes, children do not have the calm, supportive environment they need to
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By: Carolina Cossio, School Psychologist As a mom myself, I know how draining the day-to-day can be — and how easy it is to put play on the back burner. But the truth is, when we set aside just a few minutes to join our children in their world, something shifts. We laugh. We slow
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By Tyeshaa Hudson, RCMHI Have you ever felt like something sneaky and strange was living inside your mind—whispering that you’re not good enough, or that you’ll never succeed? Like the creepy creatures on the show The Monsters Inside Me, these thoughts can feel just as invasive. But here’s the good news: these “monsters” aren’t really
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