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Exploring Digital Creativity for Kids’ Mental Wellness
By Guest Blogger Ronnie Salazar Children's mental wellness plays a pivotal role in their overall development and happiness. As young minds navigate the challenges of growing up, it is essential to prioritize their emotional and psychological well-being. A solid...
Youth Voices in Youth Mental Health Advocacy
By Guest Blogger Chloe Cohen As the need for mental health services for youth becomes increasingly necessary, with 21.8% of children diagnosed with one or more of the common mental health conditions, it’s vital to highlight the voices of those being affected: the...
How Technology Can Help Kids Understand a Parent’s Addiction
Guest Blog By Emily Graham About 1 in 11 children in the US live with a parent who has a substance addiction problem, reports the National Library of Medicine. This is a worrying statistic – such kids tend to have turbulent lives and many mental health...
Teach Your Teens the Dangers of Driving Impaired, Anton Media February 10, 2023
By Dr. Nellie-Taylor Walthrust Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage that teenagers have been celebrating since the early days of automobiles. Driving makes teens feel more independent than ever before, and it can also provide a break for parents, who spend...
Fighting Against Fatigue for Parents of Special Needs Kids
By Guest Blogger Emily Graham As the parent of a child with special needs, I often find myself feeling exhausted. It can be a lot of work to meet my child's unique needs, and there are often barely enough hours in the day to get everything done. What's more, I often...
YOU Can Make a Difference!
North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is so grateful to those who donate to our mission of bringing hope and healing to kids and families struggling with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety and suicidal thinking. Without your generosity, we...
Post-Holiday Blues
By Guest Blogger Aieshah Ashfer As we all start to get used to the rhythm of the new year by embracing new beginnings, we may begin to feel as if we are in an unwanted emotional slump. Going back to work, school and the rigid routines we’ve formed for ourselves after...
Interview With a High School Social Worker
By Guest Blogger Aieshah Ashfer Aieshah: Can you tell me what you do daily as a High School Social Worker? Mrs. Sheets: Every day is different. I typically have each period of the day scheduled by students who want to come in for a group session or an individual...