As a parent, caregiver, teacher, coach, or other adult influence in a child’s life, one of the primary lessons that are modeled everyday is how to deal with stress and…
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As most families are just starting to recover from the back-to-school hangover, there are some families who are still experiencing discomfort that extends beyond worries about going to school because…
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Do you feel queasy when having to get your blood drawn? Does the thought of a dental procedure make you want to run? If so, you’re not alone. Medical and…
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PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) is the sudden onset or worsening of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and/or tic disorders in children and adolescents following a strep infection.…
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Your 4-year-old started preschool this year and her teacher tells you she spends most of her time with teachers, is having a hard time concentrating, and complains of frequent stomach…
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Children who suffer from intense fears are often in a unique conundrum because of their age. They lack basic trust in their environment, along with the privileges and freedoms to…
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Parents often wonder if their child is a picky eater, which occurs for most children, or, if they have an anxiety-driven picky eating behavior. Typically, as a picky eater, the…
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Despite the growing awareness of mental health, many who suffer from anxiety suffer in silence. Anxiety affects a person mentally and physiologically, however the symptoms may be inadvertently overlooked by…
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As clinicians, we are well aware of the vicious anxiety/avoidance/self-defeat cycle. Those seeking to conquer their anxiety will often criticize and blame themselves for their failed attempts at controlling, eliminating,…
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We are born relying on cues from our bodily sensations, interacting with the world based on how our bodies feel. As we grow older, our mind becomes dominant and we…
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