Going to the dentist can be stressful and scary for any child or parent. This blog gives tips, resources and recommendations for children with special needs.

This blog will expand on the starting age of puberty, the different types of changes and challenges neurodivergent preteens may experience, ways to support neurodivergent preteens during puberty, and a few neurodivergent-friendly readings on navigating various aspects of puberty.

This blog will further expand on the types of adjustments that children may experience at some point, typical behaviors and other expectations during adjustment periods, the distinction between adjustment disorders and depression and anxiety, and ways that children can cope with life changes.

Play therapy is a broad field with many different interventions designed to address a broad range of concerns and experiences. This blog provides information about Child-Centered Play Therapy, a kind of play therapy that allows the child to take charge of their own therapeutic process with the specialized support and facilitation of a CCPT therapist.

Caregiver-child relationships are unique, complex, and intense in nature. Difficulties can arise when the caregiver is unsure how to handle the child’s challenging behaviors. This blog post will cover common challenging behavioral concerns experienced by children, tips to manage behaviors at home, and when to seek professional help.

Gaming has become a popular form of entertainment for millions of all ages. While potentially beneficial in moderation, it is also important to understand the potential risks associated with excessive video game use. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at some of the key safety issues associated with video games and provide tips and advice on how to stay safe and healthy while gaming.

Summertime is right around the corner, and it can be incredibly helpful to start exploring some new and exciting summer camp opportunities. With your child’s school year winding down, summer camp can be the perfect transition into a new routine filled with fun, socialization and unique learning experiences.

Growing up is a process of understanding the world and who we are. Children being made aware of their diagnosis allows them to explore more of themselves, learn to accept their strengths and weaknesses, and learn to appreciate their uniqueness. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of telling your child about their ASD diagnosis and tips for how to tell them.

When a teen is grieving, caregivers often find themselves wondering how to support their teen through loss and whether or not additional support may be needed. We present common signs of grief in teens, how caregivers may support teens that are going through grief and list evidence-based therapies that help to support teens through loss.

The internet has a ton of content, including opportunities for gaming, research, and social interactions. This level of limitless versatility can be exciting, overwhelming, and, let us be honest, a little scary. This blog aims to provide information about highly rated applications to monitor internet usage.

Many times parents wonder how their child—who has a clinical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)- does not qualify for an ASD educational classification at school.

Many mental health disorders can be comorbid with sleep disturbances or irregularities, including ADHD, anxiety, and ASD to name a few. Our bodies are like batteries that need charging, and sleep provides our bodies with the rest and energy that they need to fuel us for the day.