Survival Tips for Special Needs Parents
Being the parent of a child with special needs is challenging. In fact, it can bring unexpected stresses with spouses, siblings and even within your own belief in your parenting abilities. Read more ›
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Nurturing the Holiday Spirit: Tips for Supporting Children with Autism
by Pardis Khosravi, PsyD, Clinical Director, Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services, CHC
The holiday season is a time filled with excitement, warmth, and joy, but it can also present challenges for children with autism. As we navigate this festive time, it’s essential to approach it with sensitivity and understanding. Read more ›
Navigating Grief: Tips for Supporting Your Child During the Holidays
by Pardis Khosravi, PsyD, Clinical Director, Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services, CHC
The holiday season is often a time of joy, laughter, and cherished traditions. However, for a child who is grieving the loss of a loved one, the holidays can bring a mix of emotions that may be overwhelming. Read more ›
Navigating the Holidays: 12 Tips for Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being
by Pardis Khosravi, PsyD, Clinical Director, Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services, CHC
The holiday season is upon us, bringing joy, festivities, and a whirlwind of activities. While it’s a time for celebration, it can also be a source of stress for children, particularly those with learning differences or mental health considerations. Read more ›
How to Help Teen Girls’ Mental Health Struggles – 6 Research-Based Strategies for Parents, Teachers and Friends
It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways. Read more ›
How to Show Up for Teens When Big Emotions Arise
Being a teenager is hard. Every day holds the possibility of emotional highs and lows, and parents don’t always know how to be supportive.
Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour says instead of jumping into problem-solving mode, parents can learn to ride the wave of emotional management with their teens. Read more ›
Twice Exceptional Girls
In this Voices of Compassion podcast episode, we welcome guest, Dr. Lisa White, Psychologist at The Summit Center, who works with twice exceptional girls, as we discuss how these remarkable individuals perceive themselves and navigate school and life. Read more ›
Raising Gifted / 2e Girls
Legendary country singer Tammy Wynette sang, “Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman…” But you know what’s really hard? Being a middle school girl. Or a high school girl. Or even an elementary school girl. And being gifted or 2e (twice exceptional; meaning being both gifted and having another exceptionality, such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, etc.) adds an additional level of complexity. Read more ›
Five Ways to Help Children Cope in a Violent World
The world can be a scary place for all of us, but especially children. As adults, we can choose to avoid or limit our social media and news coverage. But children often get exposed to violence, or news of violence, without warning. Read more ›
Six Tips for Explaining War to Children
In an ever-changing world, parents and educators are too often faced with explaining complex and challenging events to children. And perhaps nothing is more difficult to explain than violence, particularly war and armed conflict. Read more ›
