Blogs
ADHD and Executive Dysfunction in Children
Parenting a child or teen with ADHD can feel like navigating a road full of unexpected twists and turns. Executive dysfunction often comes along with ADHD, creating challenges in organization, planning, and self-control that impact both home and school life. If you...
OCD and Anxiety in Children
As parents and caregivers, we’ve all watched our children worry at times. But when worry grows into something bigger, it can be confusing and overwhelming. Right now, many families are noticing heightened anxiety and obsessive behaviors in their kids due to ongoing...
Teen Video Game Addiction
Screens are everywhere in teens’ lives, but when gaming begins to dominate their time, families can feel overwhelmed. Popular titles like Fortnite, Minecraft, and Call of Duty can provide fun escapes, yet for some adolescents, the line between entertainment and...
Understanding Teen Anxiety
As fall unfolds with new schedules, rising academic demands, and social pressures, many teens face more than normal stress, and anxiety can intensify and disrupt daily life. At The Children’s Center, we help families navigate these challenges with evidence-based care....
Exposure Therapy for Teens with OCD
With fall’s return to school, new routines, and shifting social pressures, many teens feel added stress. For adolescents living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), these changes can amplify intrusive thoughts, rituals, and avoidance behaviors. This blog post...
What ADHD Is, What It Isn’t, and Strategies to Support Your Child With ADHD
When a child struggles with attention or impulse control, it’s easy for others to label their behavior as willfully “bad.” But for many children, these behaviors reflect an underlying neurological condition—not defiance or disobedience. This article from The...