Jessica McCloud, LCMHC

10/23/2022

Called "special time," the strategy is widely recommended by children's health professionals to help reduce behavioral issues in young children. Here's a guide on how to do it with your kids at home.

12/05/2021

If I had more time in this very short interview... I would have shared that while its "normal" that people get stressed and anxious during the holidays because of the confluence of stressors, we do not have to let the stress dominate us. We can choose to be more intentional about what stressors we let in. Also don't forget about the basics! Get good sleep, exercise and be mindful of your alcohol use. When these things are out of wack we are less resilient.

For some people, the most wonderful time of the year is the most stressful time of the year.

09/21/2021

How to help a child with anxiety? We bring expert parenting advice on assisting children to escape the cycle of anxiety. Learn what to do and not to do, anxiety treatments, and behavioral modification techniques.

08/18/2021

"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children's healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of pla...

06/04/2019

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/31/opinion/average-child.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

In this season of prizes and trophies, we salute all the students whose talents lie outside the arena.

06/04/2019

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-wealth/201703/why-social-media-is-not-smart-middle-school-kids

Tweens' brains are simply too immature to use social media appropriately.

05/10/2019

The right kind of diet may give the brain more of what it needs to avoid depression, or even to treat it once it’s begun.

05/04/2018

From dogs to horses, therapists use them in new ways to calm, motivate and teach kids with developmental and psychiatric issues. Animals help children.

04/25/2018

Eat your fruits and veggies 🥝🥦🍎🍐🥕🥒

Researchers have discovered raw fruit and vegetables may be better for your mental health than cooked, canned and processed fruit and vegetables.

11/01/2017

Thought provoking article and video

If you're a parent of a child under the age of 12, here's a question for you: When is the last time you let them walk to school by themselves, have an unsche...

10/31/2017

Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly.

10/31/2017

Children of all ages can benefit from mindfulness. It can help parents and caregivers, too. Here are tips for children and adults of all ages for how to be more present.