Aspiring Families Uses a Holistic Approach to Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time for recognizing the magnitude of mental health issues in our present-day society.
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Mindfulness Helps Kids Cope
In working with a young boy who faced multiple challenges beyond his control at school and at home, mindfulness has been a life-saver. Here are his thoughts which he would like to share with other kids to encourage them to practice mindfulness too.
Helping Children Cope With the Death of a Sibling
Grieving the pregnancy loss of a child is complicated, especially for siblings.
USA Today Interviews Dr. Maker on School Shooting Drills
“Teachers at an Indiana elementary school were left bruised, bleeding and frightened after being shot “execution style” with plastic pellets during an active-shooter training exercise in January”, according to the Indiana State Teachers Association.
Divorce and Anxiety in Children and Teens
Divorce can be a significant life stressor for children and teens that can trigger anxiety in multiple ways. Children are resilient and the research indicates that most children of divorce fare well.
Teen Suicide: Awareness, Risks, and Prevention
We express our deepest sympathies to the families who recently lost their teenagers to suicides in San Diego. The community is shocked and grieving with the families, and parents, clinicians, and educators are working hard to map the steps to teen suicide awareness, risks, and prevention.
The Perils of Perfectionism In Kids and Teens
Perfectionism in Kids and Teens: Dr. Naecker provides expert research and tips on healthy achievement.
The Impact of Screen Time on Children & Parenting
A critical question to ask is whether screen time affects neurological functioning — which can affect psychological and behavioral functioning. And, if so, what is the impact?
May Is Mental Health Month… With One More School Shooting
It is with great sorrow that we share our condolences with the families and community of Santa Fe High School. No one can doubt that school shootings are now an epidemic in the U.S., with an average of one school shooting every week this year.
Helping Kids Cope With The Trauma of School Gun Violence
The recent school gun shootings in Florida and Maryland continue to remind us of the critical need to take action to process the trauma with our children and to protect our children in schools.