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Helping Kids Make Friends: A Guide for Parents
by Chase Myers LMHCA, BYS Therapist There was a time in all of our lives when finding a new friend was as simple as someone running up to us, exclaiming loudly, “Wanna play?!” And BOOM, just like that, a friendship was formed. Between the lack of responsibility,...
How To Help Kids Who Are Lonely
by John Carleton LMHCA, BYS Therapist There are many ways that loneliness can be expressed, so it can be tricky to know when your child is feeling lonely unless they come right out and tell you. A child that spends a lot of time alone isn’t necessarily lonely - they...
How to Parent Kids with Anxiety
By Kerri Shoumaker, LSWAIC BYS Therapist Anxiety is now the leading mental health problem worldwide. Psychology Today (2024) states that it affects one in eight children. Most of us have experienced a racing heart, a queasy stomach, or a feeling of dread for an...