Blogs
Teen Video Game Addiction
Screens are everywhere in teens’ lives, but when gaming begins to dominate their time, families can feel overwhelmed. Popular titles like Fortnite, Minecraft, and Call of Duty can provide fun escapes, yet for some adolescents, the line between entertainment and...
Understanding Teen Anxiety
As fall unfolds with new schedules, rising academic demands, and social pressures, many teens face more than normal stress, and anxiety can intensify and disrupt daily life. At The Children’s Center, we help families navigate these challenges with evidence-based care....
Exposure Therapy for Teens with OCD
With fall’s return to school, new routines, and shifting social pressures, many teens feel added stress. For adolescents living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), these changes can amplify intrusive thoughts, rituals, and avoidance behaviors. This blog post...
What ADHD Is, What It Isn’t, and Strategies to Support Your Child With ADHD
When a child struggles with attention or impulse control, it’s easy for others to label their behavior as willfully “bad.” But for many children, these behaviors reflect an underlying neurological condition—not defiance or disobedience. This article from The...
Anxiety and Social Withdrawal in Children
Summer brings a welcome break from busy school routines, but it can also mean major shifts in daily structure, peer interaction, and social expectations. For children and teens who struggle with communication or social confidence, this quieter time can magnify...
Trauma and Nightmares in Children
Nightmares are common in children—but sometimes they’re more than just a bad dream. When recurring nightmares begin to disrupt sleep or daily functioning, they may be a sign that your child is processing something deeper. Not All Nightmares Are Alike Nightmares are...