How to Talk to Teens: Top 10 Tips for Effective Communication
Teenagers are known for being moody, irritable and stressed out. Trying to get through to your teen can feel about as productive as trying to get your houseplant to empty the dishwasher. The teen-parent relationship is often a power struggle: Read more >>
ADHD: The Pros and Cons of a “Medication Holiday”
Written by Dr. Glen Elliott, former CHC Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director Summer checklist: Sunblock…check. Beach towels…check. Medication…uncheck? Read more >>
Challenging Behavior: Identification and Response [presentation]
What problem behavior is your child exhibiting? What positive behavior do you want him/her to do instead? Rachel O’Harra and Marcela Molina discuss problem behavior—the cause, the purpose, contributing factors, and strategies to reduce it. Read more >>
American Academy of Pediatrics HealthyChildren.org [web resource]
The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 66,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. In 2009, the AAP launched HealthyChildren.org to provide parents with Read more >>
Family Dynamics with Challenging Kids [presentation]
Do you have a challenging child? Presented by Marcela Molina, LMFT and Rachel O’Harra, LMFT, this workshop for parents covers related to sibling dynamics, behaviors, and what parents can do. Read more >>
Executive Functions: What They Are and How to Support Them [presentation]
Studies show that Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a critical factor to success, even more so than academics. SEL and Executive Functioning go hand in hand. Together they represent the missing puzzle piece for education. Learn more from Vivien Keil, PhD Read more >>
Center for Parent Information and Resources [web resource]
The Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) serves as a central resource of information and products to the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) so that they can focus their efforts on serving Read more >>
Behavioral Challenges in the Child Age 6 and Under [presentation]
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Kendra Evans Fraka covers the ABCs of behavior and provides an overview of developmental milestones, neurological and emotional disorders, and strategies for new behaviors. Read more >>
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – CHADD [web resource]
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD and for their families. Read more >>
Social Emotional Learning for Life Success [presentation]
Social Emotional Learning involves the processes through which people acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, Read more >>
