Often in discussions about children, their experiences, and their mental health, one term often emerges: resilience. As a concept in mental health, resilience refers to the ability to recover from difficulties or adapt to challenging situations. When applied to children, it suggests a natural capacity to bounce back from adversities. But why are children specifically […]| Long Island Psychology
Sometimes, we talk about children as though the little person they are now is not the person they will be. We expect our child to grow out of issues with maturity, with behavioral struggles, with sadness – we call them resilient, with the expectation that once they reach adulthood, they will be ready to take […]| Long Island Psychology
Tics – which are seemingly involuntary behaviors – can be a source of concern for parents, often raising questions about their nature and implications. Tics are common in children, and while your child will often (although not always) outgrow tics, they are still something worth paying attention to. What Are Childhood Tics? Tics are sudden, […]| Long Island Psychology
