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Online Teaching: 5 Keys for Effectiveness

Here are five keys to teaching effectively in an online course environment. Read more >>

Written by Cindy Lopez, Director, Community Connections I have always been a big fan of Winnie the Pooh—so much wisdom and inspiration from a stuffed bear. Here are some lessons from that bear—which one means the most to you? Read more >>

Why the Preteen Years Are a Critical Period for Brain Development

Aside from experiencing physical changes, preteens also undergo a brain growth spurt much like toddlers. Ron Dahl, who directs the Institute for Human Development at the University of California, Berkeley, argues that adolescence is actually a second opportunity to invest Read more >>

NIH Study Suggests Children of Mothers With PCOS May Be at Higher Risk for Anxiety, ADHD

Children born to women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be at higher risk for anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and behavioral problems, compared to children whose mothers do not have the infertility disorder, according to National Institutes of Health researchers. Read more >>

How Sleep Helps Teens Deal With Social Stress

A new Michigan State University study found that a good night’s sleep does adolescents good — beyond helping them stay awake in class. Adequate sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations. Read more >>

9 Tips for Raising More Empathetic Kids

In her book “UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World,” educational psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba lays out nine ways to raise kids who are more caring, compassionate, and concerned about others. Read more >>

Behavior Therapy for Children With ADHD [downloadable]

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect a child’s ability to pay attention or sit still at school, and it also can affect relationships with family and other children. Read more >>

Behavior Therapy for Young Children With ADHD: An Overview for Parents and Caregivers [downloadable]

You can help your young child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by learning parenting strategies that encourage positive behaviors and discourage negative ones. Behavior therapy for young children with ADHD gives parents the knowledge and skills they need to help their Read more >>

How Does Dialectical Behavior Therapy Work?

Written by Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines behavioral science with mindfulness concepts to help people who have difficulty regulating emotions. DBT has been found effective for a range of mental health conditions Read more >>

The Gifts and Challenges of Dyslexia and ADHD – Resources from the 2020 CHC Breakfast

Dyslexia and ADHD present some of the greatest challenges for our children and teens— and also provide gifts beyond our imagination. Let us discover our strengths and embrace neurodiversity as a culture. The resources below will support you in continuing Read more >>

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