Child Psych Central

Parents of gifted children often say their child’s extraordinary intellect is “not a gift.” That may sound strange because high IQ is generally presumed to confer only advantages.

Young children do not use words as readily as adults to express their feelings. Play therapy is a prime treatment modality for this reason.

Divorce is a painful topic for kids, who often avoid talking about it at all costs. A parenting expert has created new tool to help kids and families communicate together about intense feelings and life and family changes.

What’s going right is often less evident than what’s going wrong ~ especially in kids with emotional & behavioral challenges. But exclusive focus on child problems and potential diagnoses can cloud the vision of both parents and child professionals.

Is it time for medication? Many parents face a crossroads in their child’s mental health care - when psychotherapy and behavioral guidance have helped, but not enough.

Young children's meltdowns, freak-outs and volcanic tantrums can challenge the resources of any parent. Age-old parenting logic has always dictated “Behavior First, Consequence Second,” advising parents to reside in a primarily reactive mode.

Each child has his or her own learning style.

Many parents think speech therapy is just for stuttering, late talkers, or poor pronunciation. But those elements are just the most obvious communication troubles.

Many families are lost in clutter and chaos that inflames family tensions. Home clutter can even curtail progress in child mental health services. Breakthroughs often cannot occur until home organization improves.

For the young learning brain, the fit between child and school is of paramount importance. But the thought of having to choose a school – the right school – can feel overwhelming.