How The COVID-19 Crisis May Impact Children With Severe Mental Health Conditions & What To Do
One of the hardest things about parenting a child with a severe mental health condition is a sudden and unplanned …
Liza Long
Liza Long
How To Talk With Your Child About Suicide After The Death Of A Peer
NOTE: If you know someone in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) at 1–800–273–TALK (8255), 24 hours a …
Your Child’s Teacher Can Be A Powerful Advocate In The Classroom
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, autism, or another learning disability need support in all aspects of their …
Help Your Child Conquer ADHD In The Classroom
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children. About 10% of children …
When work and life don’t balance, serious life crises can trigger a cascade of employment problems—unless you know how to handle them
I’ll never forget the morning my son went to juvenile detention. I was conducting a community general education advisory board …
5 Habits For A More Mindful, Healthy Approach To Life
As a teacher and a parent of four children, one of whom has bipolar disorder, some days I find myself …
Securing Your Safety Net: How Collaborating With Your Child On A Crisis Plan Can Keep All Of You Safe
That November morning started like any other. I was making pancakes in the kitchen while my 7-year-old daughter and 9-year-old …
Healing Voices: How Educators Can Help Students Experiencing Psychosis
In the mental health world, I am best known as a parent advocate for children with mental illness. But in …
Feeling Gratitude In A Valley Of Shadows: What One Mother Has Gained From Her Son’s Serious Mental Illness
In November 2010, I celebrated my first Thanksgiving as a full time single parent of a very special boy who …
More Than Their Labels: How To Talk To Your Child About Their Diagnosis
Let’s face it: Labels are useful. For consumers, labels can point us to a trusted brand, or give us important …
