Living well with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autistic Stress
Advice from our Maryland Therapists for LGBTQIA+ families, neurodiverse families, and YOU
Mindful March Continues: The 3 Senses
Having a stressful day? Week? Month? This quick exercise from Maria Smith LCSW-C can bring you back to feeling grounded in the present moment.
Mindful March
March is Mindfulness Month in our office! Check back weekly to see some of our favorite quick and easy mindfulness moments for children and families.
Why Does My Child Argue with Me? A Family Therapist's Answer
Earlier this week I committed the cardinal sin of therapist parenting. I yelled at my child for being anxious. You might think as a child therapist I would be immune to that. I’m not. When my own child runs off the rails sometimes I do too. (I feel you, parents, I really do!)
Your February Relationship Booster
Check out our latest newsletter, with highlights from our blog plus additional tips and resources. This month’s topics include “Why Does my Child Argue with Me?!” and Recovering from a Rough Valentine’s Day.
Let Go of the Mom (or Dad) Guilt
It happens to us all. We learn something new about ourselves or our child and our first thought is “I should have figured this out sooner.” This tendency to self-criticize can be amplified when children are diagnosed with ADHD, autism, or a learning difference that was previously unknown.
Five Steps Toward Forgiveness
When conflict or betrayal occurs in a relationship, it can be difficult to identify a starting point for healing. And taking action to mend a relationship can be a daunting task. Those seeking to forgive may find themselves asking one of two questions: How can I fix this? Or, how can I be free of it? Try these five steps to get you moving in the right direction.
The Most Precious Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Though flowers and candy are nice, the best gifts give what your partner and your children want most: you. Try these gift ideas this Valentine’s Day.
Balancing Support and Independence with your Special Needs Child
As soon as we become parents our news feeds fill with articles about how to get it right. We have terms like “helicopter parent” for those who seem to help too much and “free range parenting” to describe a more hands off approach. For parents of children with special needs, it can feel impossible to decipher the messages in these articles and apply them to our own families.
The Gifts We Need the Most
Gift giving season is upon us! At this time and throughout the year, we encourage families to think about what they would truly most like to give and receive. In addition to your holiday lists filled with toys and gadgets (those are fun too), consider asking for just one thing that would truly increase your happiness.
What If It Doesn’t Always Feel Like “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?"
Contrary to what we see on TV or hear on the radio, this time of year is not always the most wonderful – and that is perfectly okay. It can be helpful to slow down and take time to greet each day with a smile, or a sigh or a big belly breath.
Does My Child Need Therapy? / Does My Teen Need Therapy?
Childhood and adolescence are full of emotional ups and downs. How do you know whether your child is experiencing the usual growing pains or showing signs of anxiety or depression? Our child counselors and teen therapists weigh in.
Raising Mentally Healthy Adults
We teach our children everything we can imagine they might need to know. We focus on nutrition, exercise, study skills, work ethic, and (hopefully) money management. However, few families systematically teach their children about mental health.
A Full Day of Gratitude
Practicing gratitude daily has been proven to help maintain good mental health. Here are some ideas for peppering gratitude throughout your day.
Your Relationship Booster, October 2019
Read our Newsletter for October to find tips on how parents can work together to avoid undermining each other, manage homework stress, and avoid frustration.