Is your child struggling in school, despite their best efforts? In this guest post, Monarch Learning & Attention Center shares signs that it may be time to consider psychological testing and how testing can help families better understand what their child needs.

When your child is anxious, it's natural to offer reassurance. But building confidence instead of certainty helps children learn to cope with uncertainty, solve problems, and manage anxiety. Learn practical parenting strategies to help your anxious child develop lasting resilience.

Parenting a child with ADHD places unique demands on couples. Differences in parenting styles, communication, emotional regulation, and past experiences often become more noticeable under the stress of daily life. Many moms are surprised to discover they're struggling not only with their child's behavior but also with growing tension in their relationship. In this post, I explore why ADHD can magnify existing relationship patterns, how parenting triggers unresolved experiences from our own childhoods, and how therapy can help parents become more connected partners and more regulated caregivers.

Could giving your child more choices actually reduce anxiety? When children have age-appropriate opportunities to make decisions, they develop confidence, independence, and trust in their ability to handle challenges. Learn practical ways to use choices at every age to support emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and help your child build resilience.

Summer freedom sounds wonderful, but for many children it can lead to increased anxiety, emotional outbursts, boredom, and family conflict. Learn why some kids struggle without structure and how parents can support emotional regulation while still enjoying summer.

Why does human connection matter in therapy? Research shows that the therapeutic relationship plays a critical role in mental health, emotional regulation, and healing. Discover why relationships remain at the heart of effective therapy.

Can arts and crafts improve mental health? Research suggests creative activities can reduce anxiety, support emotional regulation, and strengthen focus and well-being in both children and adults with ADHD.

Can your therapist talk to your psychiatrist? With your permission, collaboration between mental health providers can lead to more accurate treatment planning, better medication decisions, and more consistent support for individuals and families.

If you’re considering ADHD medication and aren’t sure where to start, you’re not alone. Many women begin exploring this option after years of feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or misunderstood. This guide walks you through what it’s like to work with a neuro-affirming psychiatrist, what to expect during an ADHD evaluation, and how medication decisions are made collaboratively—without pressure. Learn how ADHD presents in adult women, how anxiety and ADHD often overlap, and how to find supportive, personalized care that respects your experience. Whether you’re curious about diagnosis, treatment options, or simply want clarity, this post offers a grounded, compassionate starting point.

What are the benefits of walk and talk therapy? And how can it support the therapist-client relationship.

Parents often worry about how to get their child to be internally motivated. This article provides some reassurance for parents, normalizes the need for being rewarded, and provides tips on how to build internal motivation for kids.

Learn how to help your child with ADHD calm down when they are dysregulated.

Here in Minnesota things are scary. Kids are feeling it to. It is important to talk to your kids about what is going on and create a sense of agency and safety.

Tips for creating a safe, calm, regulated, and trauma informed holiday.

When overwhelmed by the events of the world, focus on where you do have the ability to make change.

If the world feels overwhelming it is important to consider your relationship with social media and how it is impacting your mental health. Tips and ideas for improving your relationship with social media, the news, and online discourse.

Everyone deserves help and support. Asking for help can be hard. Use these tips to make asking for help easier and get the help that you need.

How to talk to your children about school shootings. Specific ideas on what to say age by age.