James, a middle-schooler, comes home from a long day at school and looks forward to downtime playing video games. After dinner, he searches for 15 minutes to find the scrap of paper where he wrote down his homework assignments, while his mother does the same, providing help that he does not appreciate. Read more ›
by Jill Yochim, MA, CALT, Learning SpecialistSara swept her vibrant red hair out of her face as she smiled up at me, clearly pleased with herself and seeking praise for the fact that she had completed her reading beautifully. What a change from the tentative reader I had met one year earlier. Read more ›
More and more parents understand the importance of reading to young children to promote literacy. Yet many parents are so eager to advance their child’s reading fluency that they neglect the importance of imaginative play in developing critical comprehension skills. Read more ›
Taking care of yourself and managing holiday stress can be the biggest gift you give your family. Read more ›
How are your children affected by stressful or traumatic events? What can you do to minimize their fears? How can you help a child who has experienced a traumatic event? Read more ›
Do you know the difference between a depressive mood, a depressive state, and a depressive disorder? How are these related to suicidality? Watch this short video featuring CHC’s Dr. Glen Elliott to learn more. Read more ›
by Cindy Lopez, Educator and Director of Community Engagement, and Joan Baran, PhD, Licensed PsychologistSchool jitters range from anticipating the unknown to wondering about new friends, teachers, rules, classrooms and routines. At any age, help your child get a strong start with these tips. Read more ›
