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How Infertility Can Impact Mental Health: 6 Tips for Coping and Providing Support

December 11, 2024

Infertility can affect both the body and the mind, creating an overwhelming emotional and psychological experience. For those struggling with infertility, seeking the help of

5 Helpful Tips For Parenting a Child with ADHD

5 Tips For Parenting a Child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

September 18, 2023

Parenting a child with ADHD can be quite a challenge. So here are 5 tips parents can use that will help!

5 Proven Ways to Build Resilience Emotional Intelligence in Students

5 Proven Ways to Build Resilience and Emotional Intelligence in Students

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

October 27, 2022

Often, developing emotional intelligence in students requires a holistic approach. In this article, we discuss 5 ways to incorporate EI in the classroom.

This Is What Parents Need To Know About Teens and Eating Disorders

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

November 29, 2021

Eating disorders in teens are far more common than you might think. Parents need to know what they are, how to spot them, and where

12 Overlooked Signs of Mental Health Conditions in Children

12 Signs of Mental Health Conditions in Children Parents Often Miss

by Ginger Abbott

October 7, 2021

Learning about and recognizing the signs of mental health conditions in children is one of the best ways to ensure a healthy and happy childhood

Teen Depression What Parents Need to Know and How to Help

7 Myths About Teen Depression (And The Truth Parents Need to Know)

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

February 27, 2021

Depression in teenagers is often difficult to spot. Parents need to know both the myths and the facts about teen depression if they want to

What Should I Do If My Teen is Doing Drugs

What To Do If Your Teen is Using Drugs: 7 Tips For Parents

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

February 18, 2021

Teenage substance abuse is a problem all parents need to be prepared to address. In this post, we'll talk about 7 things concerned parents can

5 Toxic Parenting Behaviors (That Are Borderline Criminal)

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

January 1, 2021

There is a direct relationship between childhood mental illness and toxic parenting behaviors. Here are 5 examples of parenting so bad they should be illegal.