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“Should We Tell the School About Our Child’s Diagnosis?”

Parent Training, Student Support /

Understanding the Importance of Disclosure, Collaboration, and Support One of the most emotional and difficult decisions parents often face after their child receives a diagnosis is whether or not to inform the school. Whether the diagnosis is related to ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Developmental Delay, Anxiety, a Learning Disorder, or another neurodevelopmental or emotional

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PART 2: Gentle Parenting Is Not Permissive Parenting

Parent Training /

Why Boundaries, Leadership, and Respect Matter By: Kyara Ramirez-Guzman, LMHC After Part 1, many parents sit with an uncomfortable but honest question: If I stop avoiding my child’s upset… won’t I become too strict? For emotionally attuned parents—especially those trying to break cycles of harsh or dismissive parenting—this fear makes sense. You’ve worked hard to

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Launching Into Adulthood: The Parent’s Journey When College Begins

Parent Training /

By: Michelle Hintz, PsyD Every August, campus dorms are filled with moving carts, nervous excitement, and the anticipation of new experiences. For weeks, anticipation builds as Amazon orders with college student items are delivered to our front doors. Yet for parents, the transition of sending an 18-year-old into their next chapter brings a quiet ache

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The 7 Stages of the Autism Parenting Journey: From Diagnosis to Empowerment

Autism, Parent Training /

By: Camila Fernandez, PhD & Michelle Hintz, PsyD Receiving an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis for your child is a life-altering moment for many parents. It often brings clarity to long-standing questions about your child’s behaviors but also introduces a complex mixture of emotions and challenges. ASD, a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social

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The Gentle Parenting vs. Permissive Parenting Confusion: A Therapist’s Perspective on Middle School Parenting

Parent Training /

By Kyara Ramirez-Guzman, LMHC Parenting a middle schooler is not for the faint of heart. As a clinician who regularly speaks with parents navigating this developmental stage, I’ve seen a recurring theme of confusion: the line between “gentle parenting” and “permissive parenting” can be blurry for many. Parents often come into sessions frustrated and uncertain,

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