The Questions You Need to Ask About Suicidal Behavior

Talking about suicidal behavior can be challenging for parents of teens who struggle. You might think that your child is seeking attention or trying to get a reaction. You might believe that they are just being dramatic, and you dismiss these behaviors, assuming that this is nothing serious. You do not want to be wrong […]

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How to Help Your Child Meet Their Needs

“The fact is that people are good. Give people affection and security, and they will give affection and be secure in their feelings and their behavior.”  – Abraham Maslow, American psychologist and professor We can broadly define “behaviors” as “actions to meet our needs.” Behaviors occur in the form of physical actions, thoughts, speech, or […]

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Solutions for Helping a Child With Mental Illness

Being a parent of a child with a mental illness can be challenging. You might not know where to get help or what to do for your child. As parents, you want what is best for your child. Society continues to uphold stigmas against people with mental illnesses. While you want to get your child […]