Combating ADHD by Treating Child and Parent With Mindfulness Training
Parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) sometimes parent their children in negative ways as a result of the stress resulting from the ADHD behaviors. Children who have ADHD are impulsive and inattentive and can create a tense and frustrating situation for the parents who try to assist them with completing tasks such as homework assignments and chores. As parents work harder to help their children, they can find themselves losing patience and overreacting. They often report reacting impulsively and judgmentally, usually based on the history of the child’s behavior,... Read More
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Mental health issues can start at a young age, so it’s important for new parents to know what signs and symptoms to look for in their child.
In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) website, around 1 in 5 children in the United States currently have or at some point have had a “seriously debilitating mental disorder.” The NIMH also states on its website that “mental disorders are common among children,” which emphasizes the importance of detecting issues at an early age to possibly prevent a lifelong struggle.
Some mental disorders are thought to be even... 
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) usually appears in children at an early age. Parents of 
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Religiosity is an area of interest in the mental health field. How this domain influences behaviors of young people is a question that has been researched quite extensively over the past several years. However, understanding how external religious attitudes and internal religious attitudes affect behavior has yet to be explored. It has been well established that positive religious beliefs can increase empathy and understanding in youth. Additionally, religious commitment and religious beliefs have been linked to lower rates of violence, sexual risk taking, and 
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Latinos are at high risk for 
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In my work with couples who are learning how to parent their children together after ending their marriage/relationship, we spend a good deal of time talking about how the ending of their relationship affects their children, what the internal experience of a child could be, and how they manage their parents’ conflict.
There are no descriptions that accurately describe what this is like for every child. We often see differences even between two children from the same family. We can discuss some of the possible scenarios to give you a flavor of what your children might be experiencing.
It... 
One of the most difficult parts of raising a child with autism is the fear of losing them. For my son, the combination of intelligence, impulsivity, and an inability to comprehend danger results in my family living in a constant state of hypervigilance and fear. When we go out, there is always the possibility he will try to run away. When we're home, there is the fear that he will get out of the house. Our family has addressed this issue with an ability to think "outside the box" and one step ahead of our 14-year-old son, Ben.
1. Under lock and key
The most obvious way to keep a child safe... 
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