Your child is not stuck in fear; they are stuck in thought. When reassurance backfires, anxiety tightens its grip. Here's ...

In my work as a child psychologist, I speak with many parents who are concerned about their child's behavior. My clients often wonder what behaviors should raise a red flag for them. They might ask: ...

Why Do Elementary-Age Kids Worry? Like adults, children naturally worry. Child psychologist Jacque Cutillo, Ph.D., LLP, LPC, LMHC, Director of Specialized Operations at Youth Villages, says that at ...

Being a parent has become an increasingly harder job, especially as anxiety levels keep rising, even among the youngest kids. As child and family therapists, over the years, we've worked with ...

Every "What if?' is your child's brain trying to protect them. Here is how to gently free them from the nagging thoughts that won't let go.

Parenting is a beautiful, complex journey filled with joy, challenges, and a constant desire to protect and nurture our children. We strive to create environments where they feel safe, loved, and free ...