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12/08/2025

Is your child “screen addicted”… or is something else happening underneath?
Here’s the checklist every parent should see — and the part that matters most:

WHAT THIS CHECKLIST MEANS
If you’re nodding along, your child probably isn’t “addicted”.
They’re dysregulated. Overwhelmed. Seeking stimulation because it feels easier than slowing down.
What they need most is support, co-regulation and realistic boundaries — not shame or fear.

Please comment Screen for our free information sheet.

12/01/2025

In a world and climate of supporting alienation by adult children I found this incredibly insightful. This balanced approach is far more effective.

11/21/2025

It is important to know which behaviors can weaken intimacy in a relationship, especially habitual, subtle patterns like these that insidiously erode connection and drive us apart.

11/21/2025

This is helpful.

Ever wondered about the science behind self-soothing? It’s your body’s natural recipe for calm.

When emotions run high, techniques like deep breathing and visualization help lower your heart rate and clear your mind.

It’s how you move from emotional flooding to grounded connection. The more you practice this skill, the easier it becomes to handle stress, together.

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11/16/2025

Thanks via The Playroom Lubbock: Therapy Solutions for Kids 💗

09/24/2025

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09/24/2025

So very true.

September is Self-Care Month, and self-care is essential to parenting. Self-care practices help you to stay grounded, present, and model healthy habits for your kids. We've compiled a list of our self-care resources for parents covering:

• practical advice for self-care
• preventing burnout
• parenting support groups
• mindful parenting
• anxiety and being kind to yourself
• video resources, parent training programs, and more

Read them here:
https://childmind.org/resources/self-care-for-parents/

09/24/2025

Ever feel like a fraud at work or school? You’re not alone—here’s how to conquer impostor feelings and own your success.

Read more in this month's Psychology for a Better You newsletter: https://at.apa.org/1442fb

08/15/2025

Good read for parents with younger children going back to school soon.

Going back to school can bring up big worries for kids, but talking about concerns — and feeling supported — can help. Here are some tips to make your back-to-school conversations more productive and less stressful for everyone.

1. Be realistic about challenges
Glossing over your child's challenges can leave them feeling unheard.
Acknowledge your child's struggles and be direct - and strategic. Think about what's traditionally been difficult for your child. Past troubles can provide a roadmap for future support.
Give your child the chance to talk through any concerns and work together to brainstorm solutions.

2. Take worries seriously
Issues that might seem silly to you can be very serious to your child.
Worrying they won't have any classes with friends, seeing a former crush in the hall, finding out they have another class with a teacher who "Hates me!" – all of these can be sources of real stress. Instead of brushing worries away, take care to validate kids' feelings and give them opportunities to talk about what's troubling them. Asking open-ended, non-judgmental questions can help kids open up, and make it easier to share worries.

3. Talk about the good stuff
Help your child remember some of the good parts of school, like activities or classes they like, favorite teachers, and friends they've missed over the summer.
Try encouraging kids to compare notes on topics like these:
• What did they miss about school during summer vacation?
• What are they looking forward to? Starting a new subject?
Joining a team? Decorating their locker?

4. Don't push
The urge to check in, even when your child isn't responding, might be more about your own anxieties than your child's needs.
Try to manage your own expectations, and if your child isn't ready to talk or doesn't seem engaged with the conversation, that's okay. You'll have plenty of opportunities for conversations as the year goes on.
For now, just knowing you're there, and that you love and support them, can be enough.

Get more of our back-to-school resources:
https://childmind.org/resources/back-to-school/

07/24/2025