Is This Normal? Top 5 Things to Know About Your Young Child’s Development
You may have seen commercials from organizations such as First 5 and wondered why professionals often emphasize this age range. This is because the first five years of life is a critical time to build the foundations that children need Read more >>
Managing Stress with Mindfulness Strategies [presentation]
Our kids are confronted with demands, full schedules, social pressures and even world events that result in stress. All children respond to stress in different ways – some responses are more productive than others. Discover how you can help your Read more >>
Wise Words from Winnie the Pooh
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 >>
Building Social Skills in Kids with Autism [presentation]
We are rarely taught explicit social rules because we are just expected to figure them out. It’s quite complicated and many children on the Autism Spectrum struggle to navigate their social worlds. Learn the strategies and explicit skills that will 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 >>
A Parent’s Guide to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) [presentation]
DBT is a modified form of cognitive behavioral therapy that utilizes both acceptance and change strategies. This type of therapy is particularly effective in addressing symptoms of emotional dysregulation and related behaviors. Learn more about DBT and DBT strategies that Read more >>
Behavior Management Strategies for the Classroom [presentation] [downloadable]
Behavior management can be one of the biggest challenges that teachers face. How do you as a teacher navigate all of this to effectively support students and create a classroom where your students feel safe and accepted? Learn some effective Read more >>
The ADHD/LD, Stress, Anxiety Connection [presentation]
In this session presented by Chris Harris, MEd, Chief Schools Officer at CHC, you will learn more about the interrelatedness of ADHD, LD and anxiety and how you can support your child. Read more >>
Raising Kids with Dyslexia: Advice from a Mom on a Mission
When her son, Dylan, was struggling with reading in second grade, Melinda Saunders thought little of it. After all, her older daughter, Alison, had been a late-reader, and Melinda knew every child learns at their own pace. Read more >>
Is My Child Depressed or Just Moody? [presentation]
One minute your teen is laughing and happy and the next they are slamming their bedroom door and seem to be mad at the world. How do you know when your teen is just moody or depressed or even anxious? Read more >>
