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Parents, does your child melt down when screen time ends or seem “hooked” on devices? You are not alone. Screens are designed to be highly engaging, and many kids struggle with stopping quickly, especially when they are tired, hungry, or already dysregulated. What’s happening in your child’s brain? When kids use fast paced, high reward media, the brain’s reward system gets a big boost. That includes dopamine pathways tied to motivation and “wanting more.” When the device turn

First, we want to start off by saying that we are here for you. There is so much uncertainty right now. Countless unanswered questions that just keep popping up. We know many people are angry, confused, and hurting. Trying to navigate all of these changes can feel absolutely overwhelming. Do you feel like your life is this scattered jigsaw puzzle right now? You are not alone. With our government currently experiencing significant changes, it is understandable that individual

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Prioritizing your child’s needs is a natural part of being a parent. When you see your child struggling, reaching out for support – for them – is the first choice for many parents and caregivers. While seeking therapy for your children is a wonderful and practical step to take, scheduling therapy for yourself may be just as important and impactful. A recent study, looking at parental and caregiver mental health, supported previous research showing that parents who promote

Photo by Paige Cody on Unsplash We are now fully immersed in fall and there are so many ways to celebrate the season. If you have ever...

Preschool social development tips

Highlights from this Blog: -Smartphones are an inevitable part of our society -The average age of a child owning their own cell phone is getting younger -Cell phone use by children has both pros and cons - Setting appropriate usage guidelines and limits is essential. It is your responsibility to monitor how your children use their devices and what they access online. Your own usage serves as a model for your children A recent study has shown that 97% of Americans own a cell p

These are hard times for little ones to be growing up in. For many of these children, all they can remember is a world of masks and social distancing. To them normal is staying 6 feet apart and wearing masks. It’s not a surprise that we are seeing heightened social-emotional needs in preschool aged children. For many of these children their development will progress typically. As classrooms and schools return back to “normal”, they will have more opportunities for close inte

As an early childhood therapist, I’m seeing more and more parents and families concerned about their children’s social development. They want to know whether their child’s social development is normal. Is my child just a little behind socially because of COVID-19 or there is cause for alarm? In my previous post (include link to previous post), I talked about Sign No. 1 that your preschool aged child’s social development may be of concern: Difficulty sustaining interactions wi

For preschool aged children, half of their lives or more have been during COVID-19. They have lived in a world of masks, social distancing, and during parts of the pandemic have gone months without seeing other children or adults outside of those in their household. Their first school experiences have been atypical as many have never experienced in person school and were homeschooled or attended virtual school. As a result, many educators, parents and mental health professio

Small, everyday actions and the home environment may have a significant impact on your child’s self-esteem.

Video games have both pros and cons. Inform yourself of the research to help you make the best decisions for your child and family.

Highlights from this Blog: -Check up on your child’s physical and mental health. Review safety information with your child. -Establish...