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11 Ways to Cultivate Flexible Thinking in Kids

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Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
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Last Updated:
May 16, 2026

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Techniques to cultivate flexible thinking skills in children for better problem-solving and adaptability

Anxiety, OCD, and depression are prevalent mental health issues in today's society. In our pandemic world, it seems as though no one is immune from mental health struggles. Unfortunately, mental health issues amongst children and teens have been on the rise for a long time.This rise in children's mental health issues is what prompted me to start The Global Institute of Children's Mental Health in January 2020. Kids are struggling and parents don't have good science-backed resources available to them. That is what my work is all about.Here are some startling children's mental health statistics:

You can get her books for parents and professionals, including: It’s Gonna Be OK™: Proven Ways to Improve Your Child’s Mental Health, Teletherapy Toolkit™ and Brain Under Attack: A Resource For Parents and Caregivers of Children With PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalopathy.If you are a business or organization that needs proactive guidance to support employee mental health or an organization looking for a brand representative, check out Dr. Roseann’s media page and professional speaking page to see how we can work together.Dr. Roseann is a Children’s Mental Health Expert and Therapist who has been featured in/on hundreds of media outlets including, CBS, NBC, FOX News, PIX11 NYC, The New York Times, The Washington Post,, Business Insider, USA Today, CNET, Marth Stewart, and PARENTS. FORBES called her, “A thought leader in children’s mental health.”

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