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13 Ways to Ruin Your Kid's Mental Health

13 Ways to Ruin Your Kid’s Mental Health

We do our best as parents to provide loving care and help our kids be successful in the future. As we all live more busier and stressful lives, a child’s emotional development has become less important. We think schools should be responsible for all aspects of social and emotional development, when it is really parents who have the power to

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17 Reasons A Child Has Mood Swings

Child Mood Swings: 17 Reasons & When to Be Concerned

Discover the 17 reasons why children experience mood swings, ranging from common developmental factors to clinical issues. Gain insights into emotional regulation and learn effective strategies to support your child’s mental well-being. Dr. Roseann provides valuable guidance for parents navigating their child’s mood fluctuations.

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Mood Disorder in Children and Teens Signs and Symptoms

Mood Disorder Symptoms in Children & Teens: Complete Recognition Guide

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Recognizing the early signs of mood disorder symptoms in children can be the difference between years of struggle and getting your child the help they need to thrive. Some days it feels like you’re watching your child battle storms you can’t see: and you’re desperately searching for ways to throw them a lifeline. If you’ve

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Is ODD real or misunderstood? Discover the brain-based truth behind oppositional defiant disorder and how to help your child calm their behavior.

Is ODD Real? Understanding Defiance and Misdiagnosis in Kids

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Every day feels like a battle, your child refuses, argues, and melts down over what seems like nothing. Parents often ask me, “Is ODD real, or is my child just being difficult?” The truth is, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is very real, but it’s also often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. When a child is defiant, what

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Crying child - handling a meltdown

Definition of a Meltdown: A Parent’s Guide to Calming Big Emotions

Temper tantrums are unpleasant, disruptive behaviors or emotional outbursts that children exhibit when frustrated. Children have temper tantrums in response to unmet needs or desires or when they feel a lack of control. Hunger, exhaustion, discomfort, sensory needs, or wanting something they can’t have all trigger tantrums. The behaviors can range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, being stubborn, resisting tasks or holding one’s breath. A tantrum can be a way for child to get a reaction or get what they want.

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13 Ways to Ruin Your Kid's Mental Health

13 Ways to Ruin Your Kid’s Mental Health

We do our best as parents to provide loving care and help our kids be successful in the future. As we all live more busier and stressful lives, a child’s emotional development has become less important. We think schools should be responsible for all aspects of social and emotional development, when it is really parents who have the power to

Read More »
17 Reasons A Child Has Mood Swings

Child Mood Swings: 17 Reasons & When to Be Concerned

Discover the 17 reasons why children experience mood swings, ranging from common developmental factors to clinical issues. Gain insights into emotional regulation and learn effective strategies to support your child’s mental well-being. Dr. Roseann provides valuable guidance for parents navigating their child’s mood fluctuations.

Read More »
Mood Disorder in Children and Teens Signs and Symptoms

Mood Disorder Symptoms in Children & Teens: Complete Recognition Guide

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Recognizing the early signs of mood disorder symptoms in children can be the difference between years of struggle and getting your child the help they need to thrive. Some days it feels like you’re watching your child battle storms you can’t see: and you’re desperately searching for ways to throw them a lifeline. If you’ve

Read More »
Is ODD real or misunderstood? Discover the brain-based truth behind oppositional defiant disorder and how to help your child calm their behavior.

Is ODD Real? Understanding Defiance and Misdiagnosis in Kids

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Every day feels like a battle, your child refuses, argues, and melts down over what seems like nothing. Parents often ask me, “Is ODD real, or is my child just being difficult?” The truth is, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is very real, but it’s also often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. When a child is defiant, what

Read More »
Crying child - handling a meltdown

Definition of a Meltdown: A Parent’s Guide to Calming Big Emotions

Temper tantrums are unpleasant, disruptive behaviors or emotional outbursts that children exhibit when frustrated. Children have temper tantrums in response to unmet needs or desires or when they feel a lack of control. Hunger, exhaustion, discomfort, sensory needs, or wanting something they can’t have all trigger tantrums. The behaviors can range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, being stubborn, resisting tasks or holding one’s breath. A tantrum can be a way for child to get a reaction or get what they want.

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