Like many adults, children are also subject to experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety, especially during the school year. How can you help? We talk to Jennifer Evans, mental health clinician with Anne Arundel Medical Center’s (AAMC) Psychiatric Day Hospital, on the signs to look out for and how can you help your child create his or her own “toolbox” to develop the skills necessary to cope with stress and anxiety.
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Divorce is never an easy decision for any family, yet for many families it is an unfortunate reality that leads to the formation of…
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When you know something is off with your child’s mental health, you just know. But often taking the steps to get them help can…
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How do you know if your child is going through normal puberty changes or if it’s something more serious? Here are a few warning signs that can help you tell if your child needs another layer of support and/or professional help.
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Our phones are a big part of our lives. Sometimes, it even feels like they’re an extension of our hand — placing us at the mercy of whomever calls, texts or tags us next. Those posts and messages, despite our best attempts, alter our mood and decisions. What’s more concerning is the fact that kids are just as digitally connected, and are displaying a similar, sometimes more extreme, shift in behavior as a result.
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When your child says their first word, it’s an exciting step into constant chatter, a lot (A LOT) of questions, and some pretty funny…
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Remember when you used to play on the playground as a child? Going to the playground didn’t only mean you were going to play,…
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Confidence. Balance. Adventure. Focus. Support. These are just a few key qualities kids need in order to develop the mental strength required to become…
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I sent the group chat a message literally 10 minutes ago. Why aren’t they responding, are they mad? I can see they read it….
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A support system is key to meeting your personal breastfeeding goals. Here are some of the ways and places you can connect with other moms.
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