In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be easy to overlook, forget or even ignore the silent daily struggles that many children face. In between the laughter, play, homework, and routine, many children battle mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day was created […]
We are devastated by the news of this morning’s school shootings at Covenant School in Nashville. Our hearts and prayers are with the families of the students, faculty, and staff impacted by this tragedy. Many of Nashville Psych’s team members are parents of young children – and this hits very close to home. Having conversations […]
When a child displays challenging behaviors, it can naturally be very overwhelming and frustrating for parents. Yet, by identifying and understanding the causes of the negative behaviors, parents can take action to resolve them or to prevent them from happening in the first place. Why A Child Might Act Out There are several reasons why […]
From their first day of life, children learn from the world around them. In fact, many of the lessons and skills learned in childhood set the foundation for who they will become as a future adult. However, parents often find themselves at a loss when trying to help their children navigate mental, emotional or behavioral […]
Welcome, Olesya! Thanks! Excited to be here. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m originally from Russia and came to the United States as a student about 18 years ago. Prior to earning my Master’s Degree from Lesley University and becoming a child, adolescent and adult therapist, I was an educator for about nine […]
When confronted with a child’s challenging behavior, anxiety, or intense emotional responses, conscientious parents are often left wondering whether their child is experiencing just “normal growing pains” or something that requires a little more attention. For parents of children over the age of 5, what’s considered abnormal may be harder to distinguish. In the first […]