Child Psychologist Reveals How to Spot Depression in Kids
By: Dr. Andrea Goddard When most people think about the symptoms of depression, they think of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, fatigue, or slowing down. However, all of those symptoms are for adults. Children experience depression differently. As a child psychologist, my advice is to notice irritability. For children and adolescents, one of the most distinguishing symptoms […]
Child Psychologist Reveals How to Support the Back-to-School Transition
By: Dr. Andrea Goddard There’s still some time before school begins but starting the conversation early is helpful for the transition, especially for younger kids. Every child is different so yours might do fine without any preparation but for others, especially if they tend to be more stressed and anxious, they need support. Without an […]
Child Psychologist Shares Activities for Children with Anxiety
By: Dr. Andrea Goddard Everyone feels anxious sometimes, especially children. When a child is feeling anxious, many parents try to “fix” their child’s feelings or solve what is causing their child to feel that way. As a child psychologist, my view is that anxious feelings don’t need solving; children really just need to feel understood […]
How Do You Know When You Need a Child Psychologist?
By: Dr. Andrea Goddard No one gets a manual on how to raise a child experiencing challenges, but that doesn’t mean you have to navigate your way alone in the dark. As a child psychologist in the North Shore of Chicago, I’ve helped countless children and parents overcome challenges and experience therapy breakthroughs to improve […]