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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Stephanie Eken, Rogers’ regional medical director, helps us understand the short and long-term effects of bullying.
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.
As vaping gains more popularity, especially among young people, misconceptions and questions are rampant. Dr. Michelle Maloney answers some of the most common questions surrounding vaping and e-cigarettes.
Studies show that parents of children with ASD are at risk for a lower quality of life if they don’t take time to practice self-care and compassion.
The drive for success is affecting children at an increasingly early age with young people feeling the pressure to achieve better grades, excel on standardized college admission tests, and outperform their peers, whether it be in academics or athletics. All that can add up to stress and anxiety, even for high-performing students.
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