Silver Willow Psychology

12/19/2024

Here is an awesome video on how to explain ADHD to others (including your kids).

What IS ADHD, anyway? And how do you EXPLAIN it to people? We teamed up with the ADHD tribe to bring you simple explanations of the most common ADHD challeng...

12/19/2024

We asked an autism expert how she advises parents to talk to kids about their diagnosis, depending on what age they are, and why she recommends telling kids sooner, rather than later.

Read more at the link below including what should a thorough evaluation look like, why diagnoses are sometimes delayed, especially in Black children and in girls, and how to explain an autism diagnosis to friends and family.

https://childmind.org/give/newsletters/

11/08/2024

Here's a great video on how unhelpful communication patterns can seep into parent-child dynamics and what to do about it.

🌟 Unlock the secrets to building a stronger connection with your child! In this eye-opening video, we explore the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" and how ...

10/29/2024

10/29/2024

The content of a couple’s complaints is often not the core issue plaguing their relationship. Their disagreements over money, s*x, time management, or raising kids are only part of the picture.

Partners will believe that the subject of their conflicts – money, s*x, time, etc – is the source of their problems. The core issue plaguing their relationship lies not in these complaints, but in how they deal with one other.

Errors in memory, perception, and communication are most likely to blame.

Everyone makes errors in these areas. Accepting this will make it easier to view misunderstandings as a result of human error rather than personal attacks.

The goal is to get partners to remain curious and accept that their version of reality is not indisputable.

10/29/2024