Socialization impacts children and teens
September 4, 2020
Socialization is essential to everyone’s health and well-being, but it is especially important for children to learn the unwritten norms of social interaction.
3 topics to discuss with your child’s doctor about mental health
August 28, 2020
One of the things parents check off the To Do list heading into the new school year is a well check or sports physical for their child. Dr. William Gerard explains why discussing mental health during these visits is crucial.
Tips for parenting during COVID-19
August 14, 2020
Parents and their children continue to adapt to the fluidity of the COVID-19 environment—work schedules, cancelled summer camps, delayed sports seasons, and now the looming of a different kind of school year.
Sorting out sibling rivalry: how to know when it’s time to seek help
August 11, 2020
Summertime—a season when families typically slow down and focus on making memories together. But this is not a typical summer. Due to the pandemic, families are spending more time sharing the same space than ever before. And with all that togetherness, it can be common for parents to see increased signs of sibling rivalry.
Parenting during uncertain times: Live Q&A with Dr. Peggy Scallon
August 7, 2020
Rogers is hosting a live Facebook Q&A session to discuss parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, August 12 at 2 pm CT. You can click Get Reminder in the embedded post below to receive a notification from Facebook when we go live. Can’t make it for the live session? Reach out to us over Facebook Messenger with questions that you would like to ask our expert and keep an eye out for the published video later that day.
Supporting your child with a mental health disorder and ASD during COVID-19
April 30, 2020
Talking about the uncertainties of COVID-19 and adapting to a new schedule can be hard for any child, but when you have a child struggling with a mental health disorder like OCD, anxiety, or depression, and the child is on the autism spectrum, it’s even harder.
Creating a new normal for school-age children during the COVID-19 crisis
March 25, 2020
Even as school-age children are learning at home while their working parents try to balance their jobs and keep their children on task, Dr. Amanda Heins says it’s important to maintain as much normalcy as possible during these uncertain times.
How to help young children cope with the COVID-19 crisis
March 24, 2020
As the coronavirus continues to spread, each day brings unsettling news and changes to our lives. People of all ages are trying to come to terms with the new normal—especially young children who may not fully understand these trying times.
How does bullying impact mental health?
February 13, 2020
Dr. Stephanie Eken, Rogers’ regional medical director, helps us understand the short and long-term effects of bullying.
A typical day in Rogers residential care for Eating Disorder Recovery
October 25, 2019
Each day of our residential care for those struggling with eating disorders is structured in a way to assist patients in meeting treatment goals and improving quality of life. The dosage of therapy in residential care is much higher than what you’ll see in traditional outpatient or even Rogers’ more intensive outpatient care. However, breaks and leisure time offer balance and prevent patients from becoming overwhelmed.
