Worry-Free Kids

Resilience

Stop Telling Your Kids to Be Resilient, Do This Instead

Katie Hurley, LCSW on February 2, 2021

Are your kids and teens struggling with their mental health right now? They're not alone.

Are your kids and teens struggling with their mental health right now? They're not alone.

Stress

College Deans Promote Self-Care and Coping During Crisis

Katie Hurley, LCSW on June 30, 2020

Will the college admissions process change during the pandemic? Over 300 college deans say yes.

Will the college admissions process change during the pandemic? Over 300 college deans say yes.

Stress

How to Reduce Stress During School Closures

Katie Hurley, LCSW on March 14, 2020

Are you worried about school closures due to COVID-19? Simple strategies can reduce stress for the whole family.

Are you worried about school closures due to COVID-19? Simple strategies can reduce stress for the whole family.

Anxiety

Unpacking the Anxiety of Generation Trauma

Katie Hurley, LCSW on November 15, 2019

The latest school shooting is one more example of collective trauma among youth and a stark reminder that kids and teens need more support in coping with anxiety.

The latest school shooting is one more example of collective trauma among youth and a stark reminder that kids and teens need more support in coping with anxiety.

Stress

Why Young Girls Are Struggling and What Parents Can Do

Katie Hurley, LCSW on May 17, 2019

Young girls are struggling with their mental health. This is how parents can help.

Young girls are struggling with their mental health. This is how parents can help.

Play

New AAP Report Recommends Prescription for Play

Katie Hurley, LCSW on August 22, 2018

In a time when childhood stress is on the rise, play is the best medicine.

In a time when childhood stress is on the rise, play is the best medicine.

Empathy

How Kids Learn to Cope With Peer Conflict at Home

Katie Hurley, LCSW on June 29, 2018

It's no big secret that little kids react quickly to small social errors. Try these strategies at home to help your child make and keep friends.

It's no big secret that little kids react quickly to small social errors. Try these strategies at home to help your child make and keep friends.

Bullying

Survey Shows Kids Want Help with Helping Others

Katie Hurley, LCSW on February 27, 2018

Worried your child will fall victim to a bully? Raising kind kids can help reduce bullying.

Worried your child will fall victim to a bully? Raising kind kids can help reduce bullying.

Bullying

Why We Need to Address Mean Girl Behavior Early and Often

Katie Hurley, LCSW on January 16, 2018

Do mean girls leaving a lasting impact?

Do mean girls leaving a lasting impact?

Anxiety

Study Shows Father's Rejection Triggers Anxiety in Teens

Katie Hurley, LCSW on December 18, 2017

Is your teen struggling with making friends? Work on building your parent-child bond.

Is your teen struggling with making friends? Work on building your parent-child bond.

Adolescence

How to Help Teens Cope with Cyberbullying

Katie Hurley, LCSW on November 21, 2017

Worried about teens and cyberbullying? You're not alone.

Worried about teens and cyberbullying? You're not alone.

Anxiety

How to Help a Child Overcome School Refusal

Katie Hurley, LCSW on October 25, 2017

Does your child throw massive tantrums before school? School refusal might be to blame.

Does your child throw massive tantrums before school? School refusal might be to blame.