Childhood anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are common mental health challenges that affect many young minds. As parents, we play a pivotal role in…
Connections Child and Family CenterSeptember 20, 2023
Attachment and Attachment Problems By: Dr. Kimmy Griffin Maybe you have heard of a psychologist or doctor who uses the phrase “attachment.” They are…
admin_laurenDecember 6, 2021
How Do We Manage “Re-Entry Anxiety?” How it Developed and Tips on How to Reduce It By Shannan Blum, LMFT, CCATP-CA It’s everywhere…
admin_laurenAugust 12, 2021
Creating a Coping Toolbox for Stress If you are like us, you're probably wondering why in heck your kid (s) are doing some things…
admin_laurenJanuary 20, 2021
Everyone experiences stress, kids included! We feel stress in reaction to both positive (e.g., preparing for a party or wedding) and negative situations (e.g.,…
admin_laurenNovember 30, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2H-RAiBJs4 4:40 – 4:59 Big emotions – Big feelings in kids. I like to give a framework to understand where those feelings are…
admin_laurenSeptember 29, 2020
If you’ve ever been described as a perfectionist, there are probably several different ways you can take it. In some cases, perfectionism can be…
admin_laurenSeptember 24, 2019
More children are being diagnosed with anxiety disorders than ever before. Some data has even suggested that many children feel worried most of the…
admin_laurenAugust 29, 2019
Recently in a session a kid told me, “On the first day of school I’m hiding under my bed.” The lazy days of summer…
admin_laurenAugust 9, 2019