Being a parent is the hardest job on the planet. But being a parent of a child with a mental illness can feel unbearable at times. All parents want to do what’s right for their kids, but when your child is sick, either physically or mentally, the desire to “get it right” becomes even more intense. If you are the parent of a child with ... Continue Reading

If you have a child who has been diagnosed with ADHD, you know one of the main symptoms is hyperactive. In other words, your child may seem to have an excess of energy and all of that energy needs to be channeled. Some children may have ADHD due to genetic reasons while others may experience ADHD due to trauma related to attachment/adoption. At ... Continue Reading

As teens struggle through the tough transition period of childhood into young adulthood, it can be difficult to decipher a teen’s behavior. Are their out of control emotions and conduct a result of the natural process of adolescence, or is it something more serious? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in 2018, approximately 3.1 ... Continue Reading