Spring has sprung and so has the Spring sports season! From soccer games to baseball, sports can provide your kids with a fun outlet to get outside and stay active. However, they can also become stressful for both the athletes participating and the caregivers supporting them. Here are some tips and tricks to help your child manage their Spring sports anxiety.
ARFID and other feeding challenges can be stressful for both you and your child—but you’re not alone. At both Caring Cove and Creative Speech Solutions, LLC, we are here to support you and your child with expert guidance and practical strategies to help you navigate the challenges of ARFID, as well as subclinical picky eating.
Anxiety can be a challenging experience for both children and parents, manifesting in behaviors like clinginess, irritability, or even physical symptoms like stomachaches. As a parent, offering consistent support is essential to help your child manage their anxiety and build resilience. Here are nine practical strategies to help your child thrive in the face of anxiety.
With a new year come new goals and fresh ways to encourage healthy habits! Here are five practical tips to make 2025 a year of growth and connection for your family.
The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and shared meals with family and friends. While the season often comes with the expectation of magical moments, it can also bring stress and anxiety—especially if your child is a picky eater. To help create a more enjoyable holiday experience for everyone, here are some practical tips to support your child.
The holiday season is often celebrated as a joyful time, but it can bring additional stress—especially for children with big emotions. Here are some practical tips to help you and your child find calm and joy this season.
Child sexual abuse is a lot more common than any of us want to believe. The truth is, it happens across communities, and countless families are blind-sided when it occurs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 4 girls and 1 and 13 males are sexually abused before they are 18. The CDC also estimates that 91% of child sexual abuse perpetrators are not strangers (So much for stranger danger!).
As a parent, it’s natural that you want your child to be as healthy and happy as possible. Obviously, as concerned parents, when our kids get physically sick or injured, we take them to the doctor. But what happens when our children’s mental health is declining? For instance, it’s not always easy to tell when an adolescent is suffering from anxiety—there’s no runny nose, cough, or fever. Yet, there are still giveaway signs. You just have to know what you're looking for.
Have you received frequent calls from your child’s school because of their behavior? Do you feel nervous being in public with your child for fear of a tantrum? Can you get nothing done at home because you are constantly managing negative behaviors? Do you find yourself feeling embarrassed about your child’s behaviors?
Children’s mental health is a serious issue. But it’s not always easy to tell when our kids are in turmoil. Therapeutic intervention is often necessary for these problems. Hence, it's ever more important for parents to be informed and know what behavioral signs to look for that may indicate there are concerns.
