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01/28/2026

If your child has trouble focusing, sitting still, or controlling impulses, you may wonder whether it could be attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. ADHD isn’t one single condition—it looks different from child to child.

There are three main types of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Learning more about each can help you help your child after their diagnosis.

01/27/2026

Bradley Hospital offers a powerful resource for families and professionals through our podcast, Mindcast: Healthy Mind, Healthy Child. Each episode features expert clinicians discussing key issues affecting today’s youth — from mental health disorders to the impact of peers and social media — providing guidance grounded in real clinical care.

Explore the latest episodes and the full library on our website: https://f.mtr.cool/asqxqzpjso

01/26/2026

Could your child be showing signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? 🤔 Things like forgetfulness, getting easily distracted, fidgeting, or blurting out answers can indicate symptoms of ADHD.

Learn more about signs, diagnosis, and treatment options from Bradley Hospital’s experts on our website: https://f.mtr.cool/lbathrnprj

01/23/2026

We are surrounded by stimuli that affect our senses -- sounds, lights, flavors, smells, and textures. For some children with a sensory processing disorder, this condition can make them overly sensitive to these stimuli, or miss certain sensory inputs.

Some children have sensory processing disorder that makes them overly sensitive to stimuli in the environment, which causes them to struggle with the appropriate response and can impact daily life.

01/22/2026

Stay calm in stressful situations with evidence based strategies from Kristen Kichekfski, DNP, MBA, RN, PMH-BC, N, chief nursing officer at Bradley Hospital. Learn how to regulate emotions, help support children and de-escalate successfully.

Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/tcpnnunoej

01/21/2026

Have you explored our new website? It’s packed with resources for parents and caregivers—from expert advice to guidance on where to find mental health care for your child. Visit https://f.mtr.cool/gfeuivrzfg and discover tools to support your family’s well-being.

01/19/2026

Social emotional learning is the ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, friends, and loved ones. Learn more about social emotional learning and how to help children become successful and thriving adults.

Social emotional learning helps children develop emotional intelligence and become successful adults. Learn how you can support your child’s development.

01/19/2026

This Monday, January 19, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a visionary leader and tireless advocate for social, economic, and racial justice.

Dr. King’s commitment to service, equity, empathy, and human dignity continues to guide us as healthcare professionals and as a community. His call to confront injustice and eliminate disparities remains as urgent today as ever, inspiring us to care for every person with compassion, respect, and dignity.

01/16/2026

Unique stressors like discrimination and cultural expectations can impact Latinx adolescents’ mental health—by understanding these challenges, we can help provide the support they need: https://f.mtr.cool/lyldxipkww

01/15/2026

As challenging as it is to have these conversations about social concerns, there are some basics that may be helpful for parents and caregivers to consider.

Having conversations about social concerns can be challenging, but these tips can help you talk with your children about politics in a rational way.

01/14/2026

If you think that your child may be experiencing a mental illness, it is important that you first contact your child’s pediatrician.
You can visit our website for a list of common mental health diagnoses we specialize in at Bradley Hospital.

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01/12/2026

Podcasts are a great way to use technology for learning. Bradley Hospital offers expert advice from clinicians on each new episode of Mindcast, browse the full podcast library at https://f.mtr.cool/eupxwwlxir

We know kids should read. What about listening? The benefits of reading to children are well established. When we read to our kids, they build vocabulary, language ...