Bright Star Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

12/13/2025

It’s not just adults who feel holiday pressure—kids experience holiday stress too, often in subtle ways. Children may feel disappointed or overwhelmed when the season doesn’t match the picture-perfect version they see in movies, ads, or on social media. The University of Rocheester Medical Center offers these tips to survive and enjoy the holidays. If you need extra help, give us a call at 865-724-1590. ⭐️

Busy schedules, family dynamics, and unrealistic expectations can leave kids and parents feeling stressed during the holidays. Reduce holiday stress for yourself and your children with these expert tips.

12/12/2025

Hand sanitizer does not kill norovirus. Alcohol doesn't break its protective shield,
but soap can. 🧼⭐

10/24/2025

For many kids Halloween is a fun, sugar-fueled holiday. But Halloween can feel overwhelming for a lot of children, especially those with mental health challenges. Child Mind Institute offers these suggestions. ⭐️

Explore how to make Halloween enjoyable for all kids, including those with anxiety and autism, while celebrating creativity.

10/09/2025

Children experience and react to in different ways. Understanding how a child’s age and level of development affect their reactions can help parents, providers, and communities know how to help. Download our new infographic here: https://bit.ly/3VV1Ww7

05/20/2025

Summer is here—a time for kids to relax and recharge.
But for some families, the season can also bring new challenges. In a recent survey of more than 1,000 parents, some expressed concerns about their children's mental health during the summer months. If you're worried about your child's mental well-being, we're here to help. Call us at 865-724-1590.⭐️

The Kids Mental Health Foundation’s latest survey shows half of parents are concerned about their children’s mental health over summer break. Learn how free tools from KMHF can help reduce screen time, boredom, and disrupted routines.

08/29/2024

"Sometimes anxiety is easy to identify — like when a child is feeling nervous before a test at school. Other times anxiety in the classroom can look like something else entirely — an upset stomach, disruptive or angry behavior,ADHD, or even a learning disorder." Give us a call at 865-724-1590 for help with your child's anxiety. ⭐️

Sometimes school anxiety is easy to identify — like when a child is feeling nervous before a test at school. Other times anxiety in the classroom can look like something else entirely — an upset stomach, disruptive or angry behavior, ADHD, or even a learning disorder.

05/29/2024

Quality time with your kids can have a big impact on their growth and development, and though we all get caught up in the normal bustle of our daily lives it’s important to take a pause and reconnect. ⭐️

It’s that time of year again when the days are heating up and the spirit of care-free living takes over as school starts to pause for summer break. Kids work all year with the end goal of summer always in mind. The questions often on parents’ minds are: What should I engage my kids in during the...

11/21/2023

Sharing helpful tips posted by the Chattanooga Autism Center. Dr. Easter is now performing autism assessments. Give us call for more information. 865.724.1591. We hope you and your family have a safe holiday season. ⭐️

https://www.chattanoogaautismcenter.org/single-post/2018/11/16/a-thanksgiving-day-survival-guide

09/20/2023

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06/28/2023

While you may never be able to duplicate the structure school provides, it helps to maintain the school year’s daily schedule, right down to meal times and bedtime, as much as possible.

Tips for managing your kids' downtime to help make it relaxing for everyone. Here are some strategies for a successful summer break.