Most kids have tantrums occasionally. But if they happen a lot, they could be signs of a problem. It can be really concerning if the outbursts are dangerous to the child or others, cause problems at home and school, and makes the child feel as if they can’t control their anger.…

Do we take mental health as seriously as physical health? The numbers don’t lie.

According to a recent study, emergency department visits among children, adolescents and young adults for mental health reasons approximately doubled between 2011 and 2020. In an interview with…

Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, or TF-CBT, is an evidence-based intervention for children who have impairing reactions to traumatic events. Here are its main components:

1. Psychoeducation
For individuals with a history of trauma who might meet criteria for PTSD, it…

Hear from experts and parents on how to talk to your child about substance use, and give them the tools they need to make healthy decisions.

childmind.org/positiveparent…

Cynthia Martin, PsyD, joined FOX 5 NY for their special Autism: LIFE ON THE SPECTRUM to discuss autism research and the evolution of care for autistic children. Cynthia Martin is the Senior Director; Senior Psychologist of the Autism Center at the Child Mind Institute.

Through Department of Health Care Services and in partnership with the Child Mind Institute, California launched Positive Parenting, Thriving Kids, a free video series to help CA parents & caregivers support their kids’ mental health & self-esteem. 📲 childmind.org/positiveparent…

Reminder! District 20 and the Child Mind Institute will be hosting a virtual education series for parents on the evenings of:
Monday, April 15th
Monday, May 13th
Monday, June 10th
Interpretation in Spanish, Mandarin and Arabic will be available!

Most kids pick up language naturally, but the way the people around them react can make a difference in how fast their skills develop. Here are a few ways parents can help young children to build their language skills at home:

Encourage kids to talk by showing them how fun and…

Prepare for the upcoming school year with our College Success Program this summer.

Students who have been identified as having a learning disorder, ADHD, or anxiety may not be completely ready to handle the demands of college.

Even though many colleges offer learning support…

Alison Singer, cofounder and president of the Autism Science Foundation, passionately advocating for individuals with “profound autism,” speaking from experience caring for her daughter & brother at Child Mind Institute invited lecture series #autism #Neurodiversity 🧠 #AutismAwareness

Flexible thinking is the ability to think about things in a new or different way. It helps us deal with uncertainty, solve problems, adjust to changes, and incorporate new information into our plans and ideas.

Flexible thinking is also a key aspect of self-regulation and…

If your child struggles with social skills, you can help them by:
🏡having playdates at your home (comfortable space)
⚽joining clubs/activities that are structured to reduce anxiety
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Most medical conditions have an objective test to confirm your diagnosis. If you have heart issues you can get an EKG, or if you have diabetes, you can take an A1C test.

Harold S. Koplewicz, MD, President and co-founder of the Child Mind Institute, recently sat down with NPR…

Helping kids with selective mutism find their voice:

It is extremely debilitating for a child with selective mutism to have to go to school every day and interact with peers. When they’re unable to speak, they not only are missing opportunities to connect with others, but…

When kids develop problem behaviors like tantrums, whining and hitting, it can be hard to for parents to get them to stop. But it can help to use strategies devised by behavior experts.

An approach called Functional Behavior Analysis is based on the idea that to change any…

Learn what to look for when you think your child may be struggling with their mental health. And remember that these challenges are real, common, and treatable. 

childmind.org/positiveparent…

Parenting is hard. We’ve all experienced moments when caught in the midst of a tantrum, unsure of what to do.

Join The Wellness Institute on Thursday, April 11th at 8:00 PM EDT for a webinar titled The Explosive Child: Collaborative and proactive solutions for out-of-control…

Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN, Senior Director and Senior Neuropsychologist for the Learning and Development Center at the Child Mind Institute answered theSkimm readers’ question – How can I help my child with ADHD without meds?

You can read the complete theSkimm Parenting…

Meet Ramon Burgos, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist in the Psychopharmacology Center at the Child Mind Institute. Dr. Burgos’s clinical interests encompass a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder…