by The Childrens Center | Sep 22, 2026 | ADHD and Behavior
Key TakeawaysEmotional dysregulation is a nervous system pattern where feelings run bigger, last longer, and resist settling, not a discipline problem or a stage that firmer parenting will resolve.The same pattern wears different masks by age, showing up as...
by The Childrens Center | Sep 15, 2026 | Children’S Mental Health
Key TakeawaysCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children who struggle with emotions works as a skills framework delivered through pictures, play, body-based regulation, and parent coaching rather than open-ended conversation.Five adaptation levers make CBT...
by The Childrens Center | Sep 8, 2026 | Children’S Mental Health
Key TakeawaysParents frequently underestimate what their kids are hiding, and research shows many are unaware when their child is experiencing suicidal thoughts, especially before any attempt.Look for a pattern of change across sleep, appetite, mood, school, and...
by The Childrens Center | Aug 25, 2026 | ADHD and Behavior
A lot of parents of girls with ADHD hear the same things for years before anyone ever says the word ADHD. She is bright. She is trying hard. She is emotional. She is sensitive. She is anxious. She is disorganized, but only at home. She is doing well enough in school,...
by The Childrens Center | Aug 18, 2026 | Anxiety
School refusal can be one of the most stressful patterns a family faces. One morning your child cannot get out of bed. Another day they are crying in the car at drop-off. Their stomach hurts, their head hurts, they feel sick, or they panic the moment it is time to...
