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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 ...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Neurodiverse Individuals: Modifying traditional CB strategies to help children and adolescents with Autism
Griffin Thayer, MA
July 01, 2025
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, also called CBT, is one of the most well researched and studied forms of child therapy to exist in the mental health field.
Child-Directed Interactions: How to improve family relationships through structured play
Griffin Thayer, MA
April 08, 2025
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Children’s social and emotional development occurs most effectively within the context of a strong, positive relationship with their parents and caregivers.
Positive Youth Development-An Introduction and guide to resources
Griffin Thayer, MA
March 17, 2025
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One of the markers of success in a community is how well it helps children grow into successful, mature, autonomous, and resilient adults.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): A Primer
Griffin Thayer, MA
February 25, 2025
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Insomnia is often used as a catch-all term used to describe a general difficulty sleeping or a lack of sleep.