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Does My Child Need Help Coping with Divorce?

One father wrote to us looking for guidance about whether his son was struggling to cope with parental separation and divorce. Our team provided tips for how to help his son, and understand his behavior.

December 12, 2022

What Should You Expect in an ADHD Evaluation & How is ADHD Diagnosed in Kids?

Does you child’s school want them to get an ADHD evaluation? That’s exactly the situation one mom asked us about. Here’s what to expect in the ADHD evaluation, and how ADHD is diagnosed in kids.

December 5, 2022

How Can I Help My Child Process Loss?

One parent recently wrote in asking for clarity about how children process grief, and how to help a child process loss. Here’s advice from our team of child mental health experts.

November 28, 2022

My Child is Scared of New Places. What Can I Do?

One parent asked us about their child’s fear of going new places, and the ensuing tantrums. Here, our team of child mental health experts provided guidance about anxiety and temper tantrums.

November 21, 2022

How Can I Handle My 2-Year-Old’s Meltdowns?

One parent wrote to us, worried that their two year old’s tantrums might be a sign of a greater mental health concern. Here’s the question, and answers from our team of mental health experts.

November 15, 2022

Ask a Child Psychologist

common questions asked by parents

Does My Child Need Help Coping with Divorce?

What Should You Expect in an ADHD Evaluation & How is ADHD Diagnosed in Kids?

How Can I Help My Child Process Loss?

My Child is Scared of New Places. What Can I Do?

How Can I Handle My 2-Year-Old’s Meltdowns?

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