by Kara Ferreira Childhood obesity and malnutrition are issues facing many young kids in the United States. Approximately 1 in 6 households have kids at risk of going hungry 1 in 3 children are overweight, in part due to a lack of healthy food choices Only...
by Kara Ferreira When searching for a therapist, you might be wondering about the different titles and certifications - what do you actually need? Credentials aren’t always useful in determining the best fit - and they can be tough to navigate. This is why Galvin Growth Group...
by Kara Ferreira Summer break seems like it should be a good time, but for many parents, it comes with some additional stress. This can be acutely felt by working parents, parents of kids who do better with a lot of structure and routine and, of...
by Kara Ferreira If you have a young child, you might be wondering how therapy would be able to help them. Play therapy is a psychotherapeutic tool that allows children between the ages of 3 and 12 to express their emotions in a way that is...
by Kara Ferreira It’s a common misconception that you have to need therapy in order to benefit from meeting with a trained therapist. Therapy is misperceived as only being prescribed for individuals with mental health issues ranging from mild to severe, but it can truly benefit...
by Grace O’Neill and Dr. Elizabeth Snyder New research provides further evidence to something that many of our clients and their parents already knew: persons with ADHD struggle with their perception of time. People with ADHD typically focus solely in the present versus the near future. Time...
We know by now that pets have a positive impact on mental health, but how far does this impact actually go? Millions of Americans decided to adopt pets during the COVID pandemic in order to help them cope with stress and isolation. For years, dogs have...
Homework is often synonymous with arguments, tears, and frustration. Two of the most common suggestions are to help your child to do their homework at the same time and in the same place. That consistent homework routine can be very helpful. If you’ve already set...
The narrative around video games has always been conflicting. Some people say that video games are violent and others say that they are crucial in improving hand-eye coordination. There are positives and negatives on both sides, but recent findings have been increasingly more positive. Recently, studies...
If your child is struggling with reading, we highly recommend that you do not delay in getting them additional support. Sometimes parents are told “let’s wait and see” or “let’s give them time.” However, research shows that without additional teaching, children who are struggling to...
