Parenting Skills-Part 4 Is it Time for a Time-Out?
Welcome back to the fourth and final installment of this series discussing parenting and children's behavior. The first installment discussed why it is helpful to make this change and provided ways to provide more of that positive attention. The second installment discussed how to combine active ignoring with positive attention to replace unwanted behaviors with more desirable behaviors. The third [...]
Autism Screening: When is it Time for One?
When it’s time to refer for an autism screening? Autism awareness has increased substantially in recent years. Most parents, school officials, and other adults that work routinely with children are familiar with the diagnosis, even if they do not completely understand it. There are many benefits to this increased awareness– more effort to make relevant accommodations, more access [...]
Prevent Injuries By Practicing Safety First
To help raise safety awareness, this article will discuss safety topics and concerns as they apply to children and adolescents. Awareness efforts often focus on ways to reduce unintentional injury. These efforts are important for children as well. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in children [...]
Cell Phone Contract
Cell Phone Contract A cell phone contract is a great way to help keep your child safe, teach proper use of technology, and set limits with usage. The contract below is one the clinicians at Arkansas Family First in North Little Rock and Conway have created, and it addresses many of the issues that develop around [...]
What you need to know about PTSD
What you need to know about PTSD June is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness month. To help raise awareness for PTSD, this article will discuss what PTSD is, associated symptoms, and common evidence-based treatments, with a particular focus on PTSD in children and adolescents. The following symptoms are characteristic of PTSD. Except where otherwise noted, these criteria [...]
Summer Routines With Robots
Summer Schedule Chart Summer can be loads of fun for kids, but parents often feel a sense of chaos. Adding some structure can help family life flow more smoothly. Check out this simple, child-friendly chart designed to help add structure and reduce tension in your home. [...]
