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Now that you know a bit more about the characteristic traits of highly sensitive children (see blog post Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child), here are some tips for parenting these amazing, [...]

When your child is first diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder or learning problem, as a parent, there are a series of normal responses. Initially, your attention is focused on how to help your [...]

Parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging roles you will ever have, especially parenting children with intense, spirited or sensitive temperaments.  Some children come into the world [...]

Fears of the dark… fear of intruders… panic when left alone in their rooms… When children are experiencing anxiety around bedtime, it can cause a lot of stress in the home. When a child is waking [...]

Rising tension as bedtime approaches… endless call backs… falling asleep in your child’s bed…. your child slipping into your bed during the night… When children are not getting good sleep, [...]

Parents often come to us with the following concerns/questions: Is my child depressed? Do they need medication?  What can I do to help them? Like many psychological and developmental disorders, [...]

Parenting is one of the most difficult, and at the same time rewarding, experiences in life.  Your children count on you for guidance, direction, and to set a good example . But most importantly, [...]

Who doesn’t know a child who can’t be still, not listen when he/she should be, not wait for his turn, be very disorganized and messy, or easily forgets things.  It is difficult sometimes to [...]