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November 11, 2020 at 8:02 PM

The Child Mind Institute on Social Media: Join the Conversation

Follow Child Mind Institute On Social Media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! This week on social media, the Child Mind Institute announced The Scaffold Effect, a powerful new book by our President, Dr. Harold…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 2:51 PM

Holidays During the Pandemic

Tips for making tough choices and new traditions DONATE CHILDMIND.ORG Helping children when and where they need it most With Thanksgiving on the horizon, we’re all trying to figure out how to celebrate holidays in this pandemic ye…
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November 4, 2020 at 2:48 PM

Social Media Highlights From the Child Mind Institute

Follow Child Mind Institute On Social Media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! This week on social media, we discuss how to quiet kids’ election fears by focusing on the excitement and hope that elections bring…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 2:51 PM

How to Avoid Common Misdiagnoses in Children

What to look for when your child is being evaluated DONATE CHILDMIND.ORG Helping children when and where they need it most Sometimes the hardest part of helping children who are struggling is figuring out what’s going on with them…
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October 28, 2020 at 4:05 PM

The Child Mind Institute on Social Media: Join the Conversation

Follow Child Mind Institute On Social Media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! This week on social media, the Child Mind Institute covered how screen time and cyberbullying are increasing, how to help kids with…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Supporting Depressed Teens

Signs of depression and what parents can do to help kids who are struggling DONATE CHILDMIND.ORG Helping children when and where they need it most As we head towards winter, still dealing with the pandemic, it’s more important tha…
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October 26, 2020 at 5:39 PM

2020 Children’s Mental Health Report: Telehealth in an Increasingly Virtual World

The role of remote care in promoting kids’ mental health How can telehealth support children’s mental health? Learn more in the 2020 Children’s Mental Health Report:Telehealth in an Increasingly Virtual World Children f…
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October 21, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Have You Checked Out the Child Mind Institute on Social Media?

Join The Conversation On Social Media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! This week on social media, the Child Mind Institute explains how to deal with explosive behavior in children and how to respond when a ch…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
October 20, 2020 at 1:45 PM

Communicating with Toddlers

Tips for talking to young children so they will listen to instructions DONATE CHILDMIND.ORG Helping children when and where they need it most Toddlers are wonderful, adorable and sometimes...incredibly frustrating. The other day, …
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October 14, 2020 at 1:42 PM

Keep Up With the Child Mind Institute on Social Media

Join The Conversation On Social Media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! This week on social media, the Child Mind Institute covered World Mental Health Day, and we talked with actors and comedians Bill Hader a…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
October 13, 2020 at 1:48 PM

Helping Kids With Learning Disorders

Facing special challenges this year, from diagnosis to support DONATE CHILDMIND.ORG Helping children when and where they need it most School can be a struggle for kids with learning disorders under ordinary circumstances, and with…
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October 9, 2020 at 9:35 PM

World Mental Health Day

Resources for children and families, plus exclusive interviews This year, World Mental Health Day is more meaningful than ever. The stress and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, the global civil rights movement, and th…
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October 7, 2020 at 1:40 PM

Social Media Highlights From The Child Mind Institute

Join The Conversation On Social Media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! This week on social media, the Child Mind Institute covered strategies for partnering with your child's teachers, helping kids deal with …
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
October 6, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Children and Medication

Help for making informed decisions PLEASE DONATE! CHILDMIND.ORG Helping children when and where they need it most If you have a child who is struggling with emotional or behavioral issues and medication is recommended, you can fin…
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September 30, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Keep Up With the Child Mind Institute on Social Media

Join The Conversation On Social Media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! This week on social media, the Child Mind Institute covered borderline personality disorder (BPD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) an…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 1:49 PM

Mental Health in the Classroom

How to spot problems and support students PLEASE DONATE! CHILDMIND.ORG Helping children when and where they need it most Between remote learning and safety precautions in classrooms, school looks a lot different this year. But wha…
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September 23, 2020 at 4:44 PM

Social Media Highlights From the Child Mind Institute

Join The Conversation On Social Media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! This week on social media, the Child Mind Institute covered ADHD, Hispanic Heritage Month and more. Here are some highlights from the pa…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 1:46 PM

Battling Body Issues

What parents can do to help kids who are struggling     We all want our children to feel positive about themselves. But that can be easier said than done. Kids face an onslaught of unrealistic expectations that can seem calculated…
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September 16, 2020 at 1:58 PM

Supporting Children and Teenagers During Tough Times

Join The Conversation On Social Media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! This fall is full of social and emotional challenges for kids of all ages. The Child Mind Institute is here with guidance and resources f…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 1:50 PM

Teaching Kids to Deal with Conflict

Plus, getting remote education support for students learning English     We’ve all had friendships blow up because of a conflict or disagreement, and it’s especially painful when we don’t know exactly what went wrong — or how to d…
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September 9, 2020 at 1:37 PM

Teens and Romantic Relationships — This Week on Social

Join The Conversation On Social Media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! During the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, our relationships are more important — and complicated — than ever. Children and teens are struggling…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
September 8, 2020 at 1:46 PM

Suicide Prevention

Know the warning signs and keep kids safe     For most parents it comes as no surprise that the pandemic has taken a serious toll on the emotional wellbeing of teenagers and young adults. Grief and loss, prolonged isolation and in…
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September 2, 2020 at 1:39 PM

Have You Checked Out Child Mind Institute On Social?

Join The Conversation On Social Media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! Every day we share articles, guides and resources with hundreds of thousands of parents, caregivers and educators across our social media…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
September 1, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Helping Kids With Back-to-School Anxiety

And how to get services updated for virtual and hybrid schooling     The start of school is triggering anxiety for a lot of children. Those going to school in person may be anxious about separating from parents after so many month…
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August 26, 2020 at 1:40 PM

Have You Checked Out Child Mind Institute On Social?

Join The Conversation On Social Media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! Every day we share articles, guides and resources with hundreds of thousands of parents, caregivers and educators across our social media…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
August 25, 2020 at 1:40 PM

Teaching Kids to Be More Flexible

New therapy for ‘overcontrolled’ teens and young adults     We’re all familiar with children who have trouble managing difficult emotions — they throw tantrums, lash out or do self-destructive things. There are effective therapies…
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August 19, 2020 at 1:39 PM

Have You Checked Out Child Mind Institute On Social?

Join the conversation on social media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! Every day we share articles, guides and resources with hundreds of thousands of parents, caregivers and educators across our social media…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
August 18, 2020 at 1:44 PM

Setting Kids Up for School

What parents and teachers can do despite the uncertainty     This year, hopes and fears about going back to school are so different from normal times that it’s hard to know how to help kids get a strong start. There’s no perfect a…
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August 17, 2020 at 5:49 PM

Celebrating National Nonprofit Day

Your support helps children and families everywhere National Nonprofit Day has never beenmore important or more impactful. Dear Friend, Since the onset of the coronavirus crisis, nonprofit organiza…
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August 12, 2020 at 1:39 PM

Have You Checked Out Child Mind Institute On Social?

Join the conversation on social media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! Every day we share articles, guides and resources with hundreds of thousands of parents, caregivers and educators across our social media…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
August 11, 2020 at 2:29 PM

How to Get Kids to Do Chores

The benefits of pitching in     Getting kids to do chores reliably can be an uphill battle, especially if they have problems with attention or organization. It’s tempting to give up and do the work yourself. But it’s worth the eff…
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August 5, 2020 at 7:43 PM

Have You Checked Out Child Mind Institute On Social?

Join the conversation on social media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! Every day we share articles, guides and resources with hundreds of thousands of parents, caregivers and educators across our social media…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
August 4, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Back-to-School Resources

Tips and strategies for starting a school year like no other     For many children, parents and teachers, uncertainty feels like the only constant as the start of the new school year approaches. Even as we try to enjoy this last s…
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July 29, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Have You Checked Out Child Mind Institute On Social?

Join the conversation on social media Join the Child Mind Institute Conversation on Social Media! Every day we share articles, guides and resources with hundreds of thousands of parents, caregivers and educators across our social media…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
July 28, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Helping Kids Deal With Boredom

And the Case of Grace: ADHD and racial disparities in treatment     With camps and many other programs for kids canceled this summer, a lot of parents are hearing the dreaded complaint: I’m bored! Children accustomed to busy, acti…
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July 21, 2020 at 7:08 PM

2020 Child Mind Institute Change Maker Awards

Celebrating Bill Hader, NAMI, Erika’s Lighthouse and Kenneth Cole Child Mind Institute 2020 Change Maker Awards Every year the Child Mind Institute’s Change Maker Awards celebrate people and organizations creating real, meaningful chan…
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July 20, 2020 at 4:23 PM

Latest Offerings at the Child Mind Institute

We are here for you online or in-person: evaluations, treatment, and tests Mental Health Treatment for Kids and Young Adults The Child Mind Institute is here for you online or in person. We offer evaluations, treatment and neuropsych…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 3:25 PM

Navigating Parenting Disputes During COVID

What to do when you don’t agree     Parents don’t always see eye to eye when it comes to making rules for kids. Does she need to wear mittens when it’s cold? When is it time to get out of the water? Disagreements like these are ju…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Will My Child Bounce Back From the Coronavirus Crisis?

Trauma and the long-term effects of stress on kids     Missing school and friends, dealing with disappointment, grieving loved ones — the coronavirus crisis has been tough on children. With the pandemic continuing to shape this su…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 6:57 PM

Summer Success Tips for Kids With LDs and ADHD

Helping kids get the most out of a different kind of summer     Summertime is finally here, and with it comes the end of a frustrating, unpredictable school year. Usually summer vacation is a time for families to chill out and rec…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Anxiety and the Challenges of Reopening

Strategies for handling tough decisions     After months in lockdown, venturing out to see friends and family again is sweet, indeed — even from six feet away. But being released from quarantine also brings a new set of anxieties …
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
June 9, 2020 at 8:43 PM

How to Help Siblings Get Along

Navigating summer challenges     After months of being confined to home, even the most cooperative siblings are likely to be getting on each other’s (and their parents’) nerves. And as we start a summer like no other — with many c…
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June 2, 2020 at 11:32 PM

Talking to Kids About Racism and Violence

Tips for addressing feelings, and tackling hard questions     As the nation mourns the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other black Americans, images of unrest fill our screens. Discussions of racism and violence dominat…
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May 27, 2020 at 7:18 PM

Just $25 can provide mental health support to a student in need

All gifts supporting our coronavirus response are doubled Dear Friends,Around the country and the world, our mental health has been compromised by the effects of the coronavirus crisis. For children with existing mental health and learning disorders…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
May 26, 2020 at 8:27 PM

Keeping Teenagers Safe as We Reopen

How to make sure kids are taking precautions seriously     Getting teens to take safety seriously can be a struggle at the best of times, but right now it’s more important than ever. As coronavirus restrictions are eased and teens…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 4:01 PM

How to Help Kids Handle Disappointment

And deal with ongoing uncertainty     For two months our kids have weathered a steady stream of disappointments, as one much-anticipated thing after another has been cancelled. With the coronavirus restrictions ongoing, the coming…
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May 15, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Support Our Healthcare Worker Helpline

Frontline workers with children need our help Dear Friends,Every day, healthcare professionals are risking their lives on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. The Child Mind Institute is here for them, offering all New York City public hospi…
  Caroline Miller · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 6:24 PM

Making Telehealth Work for Kids

Depression signs to be alert to     Given the stress and uncertainty families are facing right now, it’s no surprise that some kids are having a hard time coping. If you’re seeing signs of things like anxiety, behavior problems or…
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May 5, 2020 at 11:53 AM

#GivingTuesdayNow: Children Need Us. We Need You.

Dear Friends, Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a new day of giving created to support the urgent needs of non-profits who serve vulnerable communities during COVID-19.During this crisis, children and families need the Child Mind Institut…
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May 1, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Help Kids Say #WeThriveInside During COVID-19

Homemade celebrity videos, comprehensive resources and free downloads Dear friends—We are proud to announce the Child Mind Institute’s #WeThriveInside campaign, our response to the stress and strain families are experiencing duri…