www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com TEENAGERS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH The teen years can be a difficult time for a teen. It is a time...

Mindfulness has been getting a lot of mainstream attention, but what exactly is it? Mindfulness is about taking time out of your day...

I remind parents of children and adolescents in my practice that you must set limits on a child's access to technology early on in order...

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an evidenced-based treatment for anxiety. As psychologists, we work with kids to help them understand...

The ADOS-2 stands for Autism Diagnostic Observation System-Second Edition. It is a standardized, activity-based assessment used for...

Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a persistent pattern of anger, irritability, arguing, and defiance toward authority figures (usually...

For individuals and kids who want to try/enjoy guided imagery and mindfulness). The CALM app is usually a paid subscription, but it is offer

This past Friday, I attended a professional workshop held by Dr. Candice A. Alfano, Ph.D. She is the director of the Sleep and Anxiety Cent

Dysgraphia is a disorder of written expression. Many times (but not always) a child with dysgraphia has comorbid conditions such as dyslexi

A Section 504 plan is based on federal law that protects individuals with a disability. The law is meant to be very broad and inclusive. M

ADHD is the most widely researched childhood disorder.  We know the MOST about this condition, including what has been proven to work,...

Cannabidiol oil, most often referred to as CBD oil, is a product of the marijuana plant. I've been hearing a few parents utilizing it as an

Magination Press is sponsored by the American Psychological Association. They have complied a list of child-friendly books to help kids

Parents often struggle with how to answer questions from their child/teen about sexuality. Adolescence is a time of finding one's identify,

A student mentee of mine, Wenxin Chen, recently completed her semester project on creating a website where she has researched good parenting

When we hear on the news about another senseless school shooting, it's hard to just listen. Listed below are some resources for children