Families
When Friendships Change or End: Helping Kids Cope With Social Loss and Rejection
Friendships are a central part of childhood and adolescence. For kids and teens, peers are not just companions,…
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Families
Supporting Bilingual and Immigrant Youth Through Stress and Change
As a licensed social worker who has worked in schools as a mental health counselor, I have had…
Children
Between Childhood and Adolescence: Why the Transition to Middle School Is So Hard
The move from elementary school to middle school is one of the biggest transitions in a child’s life,…
Children
When Kids Grieve: Helping Children Cope With the Loss of a Grandparent or Loved One
The death of a grandparent or close family member is often a child’s first experience with grief. While…
Children
Growing Up in Real Time: Supporting Teen Boys Through Puberty
Puberty is one of the most intense periods of change a person experiences, yet it is often discussed…
Children
When Kids Shut Down or Act Out: Understanding Hypo- and Hyperarousal
Have you ever noticed your child either “explode” over something small or completely shut down, seemingly out of…