Learn why letting children struggle, make mistakes, and solve problems on their own can build confidence, resilience, and independence.
Managing Student Anxiety
If your middle schooler or college student is struggling with anxiety or OCD, therapy may help them manage their symptoms and daily challenges.
Reinforcing a Negative Loop: When Fun Becomes Avoidance
When teens engage in an activity in order to avoid something that makes them anxious, it can offer momentary relief but reinforces a negative loop.
Learn How to Advocate for Your Student
Whether your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), a 504 Plan, or no formal ADHD accommodations at all, it’s important to understand why and how to self-advocate. Sign up for this webinar.
How to Help Your Child Open Up: The Power of Listening
Sometimes the best way to help your child isn’t by solving the problem—it’s by listening. Discover three powerful examples of how feeling heard helps children open up and strengthens family connections.
First Therapy Appointment: 8 Essential Tips for a Better Therapy Experience
Starting therapy can feel uncertain. These 8 expert-backed guidelines—shared by SELF—help you prepare, choose the right therapist, and get more out of each session.
Social Anxiety Disorder: Why It’s More Than Shyness and How It Impacts Daily Life
Learn what Social Anxiety Disorder is, how it differs from shyness, its impact on daily life, and why it commonly overlaps with ADHD. Includes signs and symptoms.
Brain Breaks: The Science-Backed Way to Improve Focus and Boost Productivity
Brain breaks are one of the most powerful tools for improving focus, creativity, and overall well-being for both children and adults. Here’s a simple game to encourage brain breaks.
College Application Guide for Neurodivergent Students: A Step-by-Step Checklist
For those who are neurodivergent, navigating the college application process can be daunting. Here are seven tips for tracking tasks with less stress.
Negative Impacts of Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
Have you heard of revenge bedtime procrastination? When night has come after an intense day of responsibility and it’s time to transition into a bedtime routine, you instead stay up at all hours of the night.