As parents, we all want our kids to have good friends, feel confident in social situations, and navigate the world with ease. But what happens when social interactions don’t come naturally? If your child struggles with making friends, reading social cues, or engaging in conversations, you may be wondering: Is this just a phase, or should I be worried?
Emotional regulation is a crucial skill for children, yet many struggle with managing their feelings. In this blog, we explore what emotional regulation is, common challenges kids face, and practical strategies parents can use to support their child’s emotional well-being. From creating routines to seeking professional help, discover how to foster resilience and emotional growth in your family.
Today Dr. Cory is joined by Kaliq Alexander from the Rainbow Collective for Change. They discuss the Rainbow Collective’s mission and how you can help your child to recognize the diversity in the world.
We are joined this week by Michele Chassner of the Hope Center run by KidsPeace outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a behavioral health urgent care, but also has several services to help children from ages 3-20 with a variety of mental health needs. Michele talks to us about the trending mental health challenges for kids that are commonly appearing in her work and how these services can help. This is MUST LISTEN if you have kids in this age group!
The transition from school to summer can be exciting! But for students with neurodiverse needs, it can also involve some extra planning. In this episode, we interview one of our clinicians with a specialty in autism and intellectual disability, Brittany Sailer. Her insight into the transition to summer is full of great nuggets, you’ll want to give this one a listen.
In this episode, we discuss why seeking mental health support should be the #1 thing you do before anything else! This type of support is so critical for making all the parts of your life work in your favor…find out why in this episode, and what you can do about it.
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The Back-to-School Challenges Parents May Not See Coming
Back-to-School Support for Executive Functioning, Anxiety, and Emotional Regulation The backpack is
Summer Routines Don’t Have to Be Rigid: 5 Tips for Helping Kids Stay Regulated, Curious, and Connected with Our Summer Adventure Passport
Summer Routines Don’t Have to Be Rigid: 5 Tips for Helping Kids
Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ or Questioning Child: How Parents Can Stay Present, Curious, and Connected
Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ or Questioning Child: How Parents Can Stay Present, Curious,
Children’s Mental Health: What Today’s Kids And Teens Are Carrying
Children’s Mental Health: What Today’s Kids And Teens Are Carrying Each May,
Autism As a Super Power
Autism As a Super Power By Brittany Sailer, LCSW Many parents remember the
Helping Your Teen Get Their First Job
A Guide for North Carolina Parents (Including Neurodiverse Teens) in the Raleigh–Durham–Chapel