Summer Activities that Promote Good Mental Health in Kids

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• Help for Kids Afraid of Throwing Up or Getting Sick: Part 3 Treatment – Safety Behaviors
  In the previous blog, I mentioned treating this fear (emetophobia) was two-fold. First, face the fear. This is called exposure. Second, don’t play it safe. This is called response prevention. This is third in the series on helping kids afraid of throwing up or getting sick and will make more sense if you read part 1 […]
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• Separation Anxiety in Children vs Teenagers
  Most parents recognize separation anxiety in their young children. When a little child is clinging to a parent or crying when a parent has to leave, everyone easily recognizes the problem. Yet many are not aware that teenagers and older children can also suffer from separation anxiety, though it manifests in a different way. As […]
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• What is the Role of the Extended Family of an Anxious Child?
  The extended family can play an important role for parents or caregivers of an anxious child. These extended family members can include grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other close relatives. All of these extended family members can lend their support to parents or caregivers, making it easier for them to provide their child with the necessary […]
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• The 3 Essential Components to Effective Limit Setting
  In this TV interview, Dr. Christopher McCarthy (co-creator of Turnaround) reviews the 3 components that make limit setting effective at changing a child’s behavior. Follow the link below to hear what he has to say. http://www.wcnc.com/charlotte-today/Get-control-of-your-children-256379241.html
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