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Featured Columnists
Caitlin Marcus

State of ABA Industry

The behavioral healthcare industry is in trouble. For kids and families, the dire shortage of providers and difficulty obtaining services means long wait times for necessary evaluations for speech, behavior, occupational, and other therapies, prescriptions

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Parenting Help
Caitlin Marcus

Yes, When

If your child struggles when you tell them “no”, try saying “yes, when” instead. For example, your kid might ask for junk food or more time on Minecraft. Instead of saying “no,” which triggers immediate

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Emotional Wellness
curaJOY

7 Ways to Boost Emotional Well-being

This article was written by Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. and originally posted at Psychology Today. Boosting emotional well-being is not about stopping or avoiding emotions. Emotions are a normal and necessary part of life. Emotional well-being comes from

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Emotional Wellness
Caitlyn Wang

The Ones Who Help Get You Toward Mastery

What are you really good at?  How did you learn and achieve mastery?  There were probably teachers and coaches who helped you along the way.   Teaching is more than lecturing.  It is not just showcasing

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Featured Columnists
Caitlyn Wang

Why are kids unhappy, stressed and anxious?

Youth mental health has been steadily declining for the past ten years. With social isolation and 55% of kids suffering emotional abuse at home, the pandemic exacerbated the crisis. A recent study conducted by nonprofit

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