by Laura Edrington, PMHNP First off… if your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you’re not alone… One in every ten children in the US are diagnosed with ADHD. At this point if you are researching “why my child,” I’d recommend to shift your focus to “how can my child live a normal, or greater than normal life with ADHD.” Some of the most successful people in the world, have ADHD. The key is to NOT ignore it, and seek professional help sooner rather than later so that you and your c

by Ryan Miller, LMFT Summer is in full swing, but there is a faint hint of school being back in session. As the fall semester approaches let’s chat about friendly transitions and how to start this school year off on the right foot. First, parents should always encourage children how education is essential; how it is actually part of everyday life. Positive talk about school will set the tone for eager students who want to learn and be successful in being challenged to grow. S

by Savana Williams, LPC Have you ever found yourself trying to console your child in full meltdown mode simply because you said, “no,” or had to change plans abruptly? I would venture to say that you have and it was a horrifically embarrassing moment, often resulting in a full shopping cart left unattended or strangers staring at you shaking their heads as you drag your child through the store and back to the car. You’re in tears by that point, teeth grinding and anger reachi

by Stephanie Ford McAllister, PA-C One of the most common conversations I have on a daily basis with patients is about sleep. Issues with sleep, either from difficulty with falling asleep or staying asleep, can cause a host of issues beyond simply feeling tired the next day. When a child isn’t receiving adequate sleep each night, this can cause or worsen behavioral issues, irritability, difficulty focusing, anxiety, depression and weight gain. By improving a child’s sleep hy

by Christy Tittsworth, NP COVID-19 is a NOVEL coronavirus, which means there is no history to predict how it will spread or how people will respond to the virus. In a time in which we can “Google” anything we don’t know, it is uncomfortable for most of us to know so little about COVID-19. Children pick up on this underlying discomfort. Be mindful how you talk about COVID-19 with your children. * Remain calm and reassuring, but provide honest information * Limit the amoun