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El cambio es difícil para cualquier niño, pero ¿qué sucede cuando ese cambio involucra políticas nacionales e incertidumbre en toda la comunidad? La realidad es que el «miedo colectivo» afecta el neurodesarrollo de los miembros más jóvenes de nuestra sociedad. Cualquier persona que tenga niños pequeños o trabaje con ellos sabe que a menudo les cuesta adaptarse a los cambios. Esto puede ocurrir incluso con los cambios más pequeños en su rutina; cambios que a nosotros, como adu

Change is hard for any child, but what happens when that change involves national policy and community-wide uncertainty? The fact is, "collective fear" impacts the neurodevelopment of our youngest members of society. Anyone who has small children or works with them will know that they often struggle to deal with change. We can see this with even the smallest shifts in what they’re used to – changes that almost appear banal to us as adults. As the Child Mind Institute says, “

It’s that time of year where children have either gone back to school or are in preparations for the big return. After the summer break, it is normal for this prospect to be met with resistance by the child. In fact, a study in the UK “of 500 young people aged 11-16 years found that two in five found the return following the long summer break the most anxiety-inducing.” As with all mental health issues, there are many levels and nuances to this phenomenon. It ranges from be

Matt’s story isn’t about a fix for mental health; it’s about the intentionality of a survivor. When a couple finds out they are going to have a child, it often comes with myriad emotions, doubts, and fears. Generally, this preoccupation is because you are aware of the enormous responsibility you are going to have in taking care of a brand new life. It cannot be overstated just how malleable babies and children are. They are little bundles of unfathomable potential and you, a

As temperatures soar, we’ll be taking a well-deserved break to enjoy some family time. For many of us, that will mean barbeques,...

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. If you're concerned about a child's mental health speak to a school social worker, or...

A PBS article on gun violence in Chicago has a quote that is just as true today as it was when it was written in 2017. It says, “Every...

The expert insights in this article are provided by Joyce Bartz, LCSW, Retired Assistant Superintendent for Special Services of...