Boca Raton Center for Child & Family

25/07/2025

Understanding childhood depression starts with awareness. Dr. Edan M. Alcalay sheds light on the subtle signs, root causes, and supportive strategies to help children and teens navigate mental health challenges. Early recognition can change lives. 💛🧠

25/07/2025

Is high school really the time of your life? For many, it's a battleground of anxiety, identity crises, and academic pressure. Discover ways to cope with these challenges in our latest blog post: https://wix.to/xvKTd3S

High school is often seen as an exciting chapter in a young person's life. It's a time of new experiences, friendships, and significant learning. Yet, underneath this cheerful exterior lies an environment filled with anxiety, pressure, and feelings of inadequacy. As students rush to prepare for coll...

23/07/2025

Aggression in toddlers often arises from overwhelming situations or emotions like anger or jealousy.
To understand and address this behavior, observe and analyze:

What's happening in your child's world?
Where does the behavior occur?
Is it specific to one place or multiple settings?
Could the environment (crowded, bright, overwhelming) be triggering the behavior?
Is the aggression directed at specific people or anyone in the child's circle?
When does it usually happen?

Before nap time, during transitions, or other stress-inducing times?
What happened right before the behavior? Was it triggered by a transition or a conflict?
Identifying patterns and underlying reasons through these observations will help determine the best response.

21/07/2025

From playgrounds to parks, exercise is key to building resilience in kids. It helps them manage stress, sleep better, and feel more confident. Let’s encourage active lifestyles for happier, healthier kids!
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18/07/2025

Being a teen today isn’t easy. Between school, social pressure, and nonstop digital noise, it can be hard to tell what’s normal teen moodiness and what might be something more serious. While it’s normal for teens to feel frustrated or withdrawn sometimes, ongoing sadness, big mood swings, or sudden changes in behavior could be signs of a deeper struggle.

As parents, caregivers, or educators, we can help by staying connected, listening without judgment, and encouraging healthy habits—both online and offline. With empathy, awareness, and the right support, we can help teens feel seen, heard, and understood.

16/07/2025

✨ Navigating ADHD Beyond Medication ✨

Children with ADHD are more than a diagnosis—they are imaginative, energetic, and uniquely gifted. Instead of relying solely on medication, we can create supportive environments that nurture creativity, honor neurodiversity, and celebrate their strengths. From mindfulness to art therapy and open communication, there are countless ways to empower these brilliant young minds. 💡🎨🧠

📝 By Dr. Edan M. Alcalay |

14/07/2025

Teens don’t want lectures—they want empathy. “Just need the adults to listen to me and take my emotions seriously.” Sometimes, presence matters more than solutions.

11/07/2025

Is it just teenage angst—or something more serious?

📱😟 In the digital age, recognizing the difference between normal adolescent mood swings and deeper mental health struggles is more important than ever. Dr. Edan M. Alcalay explores how technology, emotions, and support systems shape today’s teens—and what parents and educators can do to help.

09/07/2025

Teens are begging for honesty and understanding without being labeled. “Don’t confuse my honesty with being ‘dramatic.’” Their truth is real—and needs to be respected.

07/07/2025

The longer teens delay drinking, the safer their future. Research shows that adolescents can become alcohol dependent in just 7 months—far faster than adults. Early prevention matters.

04/07/2025

Celebrate freedom, unity, and the spirit of independence! Wishing everyone a safe and joyful 4th of July filled with fireworks, family, and fun. 🇺🇸✨

02/07/2025

✨ Success isn’t always what it seems. Even teens from affluent families face silent battles—depression, anxiety, and crushing pressure to perform. Dr. Edan M. Alcalay shares why emotional wellness must matter just as much as achievement. 🧠💔