Articles

Educational articles by Dr. Zahra Youhanaei on child development, teens, parenting, learning, and family mental health

Child Psychology

Does my child really need a counselor?

Seeing a child clinician does not automatically mean a disorder has been found. Parents may come to understand a behavior, set limits, and b…

Separation & School Anxiety

Separation Anxiety in Elementary-School Children: When Going to School Gets Hard

Separation anxiety appears when a child leaves a familiar caregiver, or expects that separation, and shows fear beyond what is typical for t…

Focus & Attention

Neurofeedback and Focus: What It Can Help With, and What to Expect

Neurofeedback is brain self-regulation training with real-time EEG feedback. Some studies show modest gains in sustained attention, but rece…