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ADHD and other Learning Disorders

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https://childmind.org/

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

https://kidshealth.org/

https://my.life/

(formerly Stop, Breathe & Think)

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Practice Mindful Parenting | Mindfulness Techniques | Child Mind InstituteLearn and implement mindful parenting. Child Mind Institute helps parents practice mindfulness and reduce stress and anxiety for both parents and kids.

Healthy Limits on Video Games | Child Mind InstituteTo prevent or overcome a child's problems with video games, combine healthy limits on screen time with rewarding non-screen activities.

Parents' Ultimate Guide to TikTokIs TikTok safe? How does it work? And can I do a duet with my kid? Everything you need to know about this popular musical singing and sharing app. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

The Best Technology-Screen Time Contract for Kids Use this 10-point checklist to end tech battles in your home.

When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone?It's not just a question of the right age - when is your child or teen mature enough and emotionally developed enough for a phone.

9 Things a Teen Boy Wants His Mom to Know Rarely do we talk about how painful it is as a mom when our sons begin to put some necessary distance between us and we realize that we need to begin to let go in order for our sons to become young men. When my son began to inch towards high-school I became increasingly aware that our relationship was changing. Not only did I realize that our relationship was changing, I knew it needed to change and that was the brutal part. When he was young I knew the dance steps. We’d cuddle and read books, go to

Cellphone ParentingUse our resources for parents on kids and cell phones, including advice on how to decide when your kid is ready for a phone, how to set rules, tips for cell phone safety, and more.

What a Middle School Girl Needs Most From Her Mom When my daughter entered school, I thought it would be smooth sailing. We had the infant and toddler years behind us and the school-age years appeared to be pretty stable. But then middle school hit. The middle school years can throw any mom for a loop. According to a study in Developmental Psychology, moms reported feeling the most stressed and lonely during the middle school years. I understand why this is, for moms of girls anyway. It’s like your daughter goes on this mega rollercoaster ride and all you can do is be a spectator, feeling a kind

Divorce

Parenting During a Divorce | Child Mind InstituteVisit childmind.org for advice on talking to your kids about divorce, supporting them and protecting them during custody battles.

Smile_Brochure.pdf

Anxiety

Anxious Stomach Aches and Headaches | Child Mind InstituteWhat does it mean when children get a lot of stomach aches and headaches, especially before school? They are often signs of anxiety, and children may need help managing it to make them go away.

What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are AnxiousInstead of helping kids avoid what they’re afraid of, pointers for helping them learn to tolerate their anxiety and function as well as they can, even when they’re anxious.

Online Programs for Children with Anxiety | Kids Anxiety ReliefAnxiety does not have to disrupt your child's happiness. Relieve anxiety with a unique animated program on GoZen!

Mindfulness & Meditation for Kids | Stop, Breathe & ThinkStop, Breathe & Think for Kids offers children an easy & fun way to connect with & process emotions. Each activity brings fun rewards to keep them engaged!

Meditation for Kids - HeadspaceWe want kids to be healthy and happy, not just now but for the rest of their lives. Teaching them about meditation early would help them do just that.

Best Anxiety Medications for Children | Child Mind InstituteAntidepressants trump all others as the most effective evidence-based choice for the treatment of anxiety in children and teenagers.

ADHD and other Learning Disorders

Parents Guide to ADHD in Children | Child Mind InstituteSee our parent's guide to ADHD in children. Child Mind Institute offers ADHD resources for parents about understanding behaviors and deciding on treatment.

Parenting Children with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Related DisordersChildren with learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and related disorders puzzle parents because of their many abilities and disabilities. It can also be difficult to understand how much of their behavior is the nature of the condition and how much is oppositional. It is all too easy for parents to sense a child's feelings...

Bad Behavior? Positive Parenting Rules for Kids With ADHDPositive parenting for a child with ADHD means never punishing your child for bad behaviors outside their control and stopping putting the blame on others.

Parents Guide to ADHD Medications | Child Mind InstituteThis guide explains how ADHD medications work, how different kinds of medication might affect your child and what side affects he might experience.

Other Mental Health

7 Myths About Child Mental Health | Child Mind InstitutePsychiatric disorders are not a result of bad parenting—or poor willpower—and they won’t just go away. Here are 7 myths about child mental health.

What to Do if You're Worried About SuicideA parent's guide to helping a child in distress who may engage in self harm - what to do when you're worried about suicide.

Local Resources

2019 Suffolk County Directory of Behavioral Health Services.pdf

Copy of Food Pantries.docx

YMCA FAMILY SERVICES.Diversions.pdf

YMCA Family Services Free Groups for Youth (Virtual)y.pdf

2020 PMYCS Programs_NONPatchogue

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