Articles
Understanding and Supporting Highly Sensitive Children
Madeline Gottlob, B.A.
February 23, 2026
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Approximately 15–20% of children have complex emotional and behavioral traits that identify them as Highly Sensitive Children (HSC). From an evolutionary perspective, these children possess increased nervous system reactivity and heightened "fight or flight" responses.
Co-Regulation: Working Together to Find Calm
Madeline Gottlob, B.A.
February 25, 2026
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When emotions are high and reactions are intense, initiating a self-soothing ritual can feel impossible.
Sleep Hygiene for Children
Madeline Gottlob, B.A.
February 12, 2026
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Quality sleep is essential at all ages, but it plays a particularly critical role in children's development. Adequate sleep supports school performance, extracurricular participation, immune function, stress reduction, and the consolidation of newly learned information.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric Chronic Pain
Madeline Gottlob, B.A.
January 16, 2026
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When a child experiences pain that won't go away, families naturally focus on finding medical solutions.
A Guide to Academic Accommodations
Madeline Gottlob, B.A.
December 04, 2025
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Every child learns differently. For students with learning disabilities, physical impairments, or neurological differences, traditional classroom settings can present unnecessary barriers to success.
The Power of Positive Self-Talk
Madeline Gottlob, B.A.
November 12, 2025
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When we aren't interacting with others, we engage in continuous dialogue within our own minds.
Why Children’s Mental Health Matters at Every Stage
Madeline Gottlob, B.A. & Dimitra Robokos, Ed.M., M.Phil, Ph.D.
November 05, 2025
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Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it begins early. From the time a baby is in the womb through the teenage years, mental health significantly influences how children grow, learn, communicate, and build relationships.
Understanding and Harnessing the Therapeutic Power of Music
Madeline Gottlob, B.A.
October 06, 2025
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Music is often described as a universal language, capable of evoking emotions, memories, and connections across cultures.
The Power of Peer Support and Mentorship in Children’s and Young Adult’s Mental Health
Griffin Thayer, Phd
September 08, 2025
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In recent years, conversations around children’s mental health have become more urgent—and more public.
‘Invisible’ Environmental Influences on Mental Health
Griffin Thayer, MA
August 26, 2025
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In a famous anecdote by author David Foster Wallace, he described a conversation between two fish:
“There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says "Morning, boys. How's the water?" And ...