Children's Mental Health Blog
The latest in children's mental health, strategies, parenting tips, and more written by Lutherwood staff and professionals.
- A Day in the Life of Our Mental Health Nurse
On November 8th, the Lutherwood Foundation hosted an event called “From Needles and Tears….to Comfort and Quilts” to give donors an opportunity to meet our registered nurse, Heather Gliva.
Read More - I Love Working with People with Autism
As a clinical psychology student, I have the pleasure of working with many children, youth, and emerging adults who are on the autism spectrum. As April 2 is World Autism Day, I am inspired to share some of my experiences.
Read More - Research Shows Coffee House Benefits Youth and Staff
With April being Music Therapy Awareness Month, former Lutherwood Music Therapist, Liz Mitchell explores the impact of Lutherwood's Coffee House on personal and social levels of our youth and staff and shares her findings in our latest blog entry.
Read More - Strategies for Managing ADHD Symptoms
This post follows our last blog post which offered an introduction to ADHD. This entry will offer strategies that can help with the symptoms of ADHD, whether or not your child or youth has an ADHD diagnosis.
Read More - ADHD: A Difference in the Brain
October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) awareness month, so this is a good time to learn more about ADHD to promote understanding and kindness.
Read More - Seven Ways to Reduce Back to School Stress
Each child handles back-to-school differently. Read the following tips to help decrease the stress when it comes to heading back to school.
Read More - Why I support Music Therapy for mental health
After facing personal and family challenges in my teenage years, I experienced firsthand the ways that I could express myself using music. These factors prompted me to make music therapy my career.
Read More - Helping Your Child Through a Diagnosis
For some children, receiving a mental health diagnosis is a relieving or hopeful experience, and for others, it can be painful or confusing. Read more for some advice to help you and your child through the experience of receiving a diagnosis.
Read More - Five Crucial Conversations for Children Using Social Media
Communicating these five ideas will help ensure your child's safe and appropriate social media use.
Read More - 10 Tips to Manage the Last Minute Stresses of the Holidays
The festive season can be stressful and demanding, particularly as we enter the home stretch. Lutherwood’s mental health staff offer these 10 tips to help you enjoy the season.
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