Center for Discovery
When Typical Teenager Behavior Becomes Troubled Teenager Behavior
As teenagers begin to assert their independence and find their own identity, many experience behavioral changes that can seem bizarre and…
Read MoreHow Can I Tell if My Child Has Anxiety?
An anxiety disorder is characterized by an irrational, persistent and overwhelming sense of fear and worry that interferes with daily activities….
Read MoreIs There More Than One Type of Childhood Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders in children are characterized by a sense of overwhelming, persistent and unrealistic fear and worry. Anxiety can result in…
Read MoreHow Can I Help my Child During an Anxiety Attack?
Anxiety attacks, formally known as panic attacks, are scary. As a parent, it can be extremely devastating to witness your child…
Read MoreHow to Treat my Child’s Anxiety Disorder?
Anxiety disorders are known to affect 25% of children between 13 and 18 years of age and can severely interfere with…
Read MoreHow to Tell if my Child is Being Bullied at School?
Between 1 in 4 and 1 in 3 students in the United States say they have been bullied at school. Most bullying…
Read MoreTips for Parents to Stand Up Against Bullying
As adults, we tend to downplay or underestimate the amount and seriousness of bullying that occurs in our children’s schools. Bullying…
Read MoreHow Can I Help my Troubled Teen?
Raising a teenager can be very challenging. Teenagers are in a state of limbo where they are trying to seek their…
Read MoreWhy is my Child Sad All the Time?
As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to see your child sad or upset, even if it is momentary. Most children…
Read MoreCan the Holiday Season be a Trigger for my Child’s Depression?
Just like adults, children and teenagers often exhibit signs of stress around the holidays. If a child is known to have…
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