Children & Adolescents

This is certainly an important issue to look into, It is always helpful to speak with the child's pediatrician since they are most familiar with the child's developmental history. Also, children tend to regress behaviorally when facing events and interactions they feel to have no control over, this... more

Good for you to know your daughter's friendship circles and to notice when these have changed. While friendships are key relationships, they are not the only indicator of someone not developing normally. Is your observation and opinion that your daughter isn't normal based on other factors or just... more

To be bullied is very painful. I'm glad you know the bullies are doing the wrong thing and whatever they are telling you is pure meanness. Depending on how independent you feel, why not tell either your classroom teacher or schedule an appointment with the vice principal? Bullying other students is... more

That's a very difficult situation that you are in. But you are not alone. I have several school-aged clients who find little to no assistance from their teachers at their schools regarding bullying. There are a few options that are available to you to help deal with being bullied at school. One... more

Where do you go and what is your reason to go wherever this is? Try to understand these reasons because the answers may give you good guidance as to other ways to get what   it is your trying to reach by sneaking from your home at night. If for example, you're sneaking out because your parents are... more

Have you asked your daughter why she's doing the behaviors you describe? Often the best way to find out why someone does something is to simply ask them their reason. Her answer will give you some guidance as to next possible steps. If she's pretending to be a fantasy figure or trying to find out... more

How did you find out that the girls aren't happy with their dresses? Did you hear this directly from one of them or is this third hand information that someone else told you about one of the girls in your party? The answer matters because gossiping instead of directly telling you about a problem, is... more

I think it would be wise for you to call a hotline especially designed for children. It's called the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline. The number is 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453). It is completely anonymous and a trained therapist will be able to provide you with guidance, confidentiality... more