Articles for parents
Short, research-grounded articles on the questions families ask most, written by Dr. Kelly.
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- Anxiety · School6 min read
Is my child's school refusal a sign of anxiety?
When a child refuses to go to school, it's easy to assume it's defiance or avoidance.
- ADHD · Anxiety5 min read
ADHD or anxiety? How to tell the difference
They often look identical from the outside — inattention, restlessness, avoiding tasks, difficulty sitting still.
- Getting started4 min read
What to expect from your child's first therapy appointment
Most parents feel some uncertainty before their child's first therapy session.
- Anxiety · Parenting7 min read
How to help an anxious child without making anxiety worse
The most natural parental response to a child's distress — reassurance, protection, accommodation — can, with the best of intentions, maintain and strengthen anxiety over time.
- ADHD · School5 min read
Why homework causes meltdowns — and what actually helps
Homework battles are exhausting and demoralizing for everyone involved.
- Teens5 min read
My teenager says they don't need therapy. Now what?
Resistance to therapy is common in adolescents — and it doesn't mean therapy won't help, or that you shouldn't pursue it.
- Crisis & safety5 min read
When it can’t wait: mobile crisis services for children, teens, and adults
Some situations are too urgent to wait for the next appointment, but it isn’t clear the emergency room is the answer.
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