Transition Article
The Back-to-School Transition: What’s Actually Happening in Your Child’s Nervous System (and What Actually Helps) By Randi Tolman, LCSW Every August, the advice starts. Color-coded schedules. Gradual bedtime adjustments. Practice runs to the school. And every August, many parents of neurodivergent children quietly wonder why none of it is working the way the articles promised. The answer is that […]
Suicide Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Awareness Month. Historically, Utah has been among the top 10 highest states nationwide for suicide completion. I imagine this is not what we want for our community and that means we all need to collaborate to be a part of preventing suicide. There is no single cause of suicide and […]
Helping Kids Navigate Friendship Shifts
By Jaq Kende Friendships are an important piece of connection in every person’s life. What can be tricky, especially for kids, is knowing what to do when friendships change. As people grow and find their own interests and personality, friendships may strengthen, drift apart, or take on new forms. While these changes can be difficult, […]