Summer Activities that Promote Good Mental Health in Kids

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• How to handle common Childhood fears
  Dr Chris McCarty talks about how to handle common childhood fears. In particular he gives advice on what parents can do to help their children that have fears of going back to school, night-time fears, separation anxiety and fear of being sick. You can also read about separation anxiety and school anxiety treatment. Click the […]
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• Social Anxiety, Social Skills, & Helping Your Child Make Friends
  Parents know just how important school friendships are for their children. Friendships are an important part of everyone’s lives – helping to boost self-esteem, teaching valuable lessons and skills, and providing much needed moral support through what can be some tough years, developmentally. Learning how to form friendships is a vital social skill for kids […]
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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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• Body Dysmorphic Disorder: What it looks like and what to do
  Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is characterized by an excessive concern over either a very minor or completely imagined “flaw” in one’s appearance. This preoccupation is not restricted to concerns over weight or body fat, as in an eating disorder, and causes significant distress and impairment in daily functioning. BDD is also known as dysmorphophobia, or […]
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