“How Do I Talk to My Son About Puberty?”
10 Things Parents of Boys Should Know

It can be hard for parents to manage all of the changes and feelings that come with seeing their boy turn into a man. Knowing how to discuss puberty with your son as well as empowering his emotional health can be challenging during adolescence. Check out this week’s blog to learn tips on talking to your son about puberty.

Cutting & Other Self-Harm:
What Every Parent Needs to Know

Every parent’s biggest fear is their child getting hurt, but what’s a parent to do when their child is hurting themselves? Check out this week’s blog on Your Teen and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: What Every Parent Needs to Know

“Hold Your PeePee!” 12 Tips to Help Your Child Manage Impulsivity

All kids struggle with impulse control from time to time. But if your child seems to really have a hard time putting the “mental brakes” on before they lose their cool, this blog’s for you! Check out this week’s blog to learn 13 tried and true ways to boost your child’s impulse control.

The Guy’s Guide to Life After Divorce

When a man goes through a divorce, he not only loses his spouse, but he often loses his children, friends, reputation, and home. Life after divorce can feel earth-shattering, but there are ways for men to work through their grief and find acceptance. Check out this week’s blog on The Guy’s Guide to Life After Divorce.

Take the Stress Out of Tests!
11 Ways to Manage Test Anxiety

Though no obituary has ever read, “Cause of Death: Flunking the SAT,” the stress of high-stakes testing can feel make a student feel like they are in a life or death situation. Without effective coping skills, test anxiety can negatively  impact students’ physical, emotional, and mental health. For tips on helping students manage test anxiety, check out this week’s blog.

I Can’t Spell Dyslexia – Do I Have It?!

Did you know that people with dyslexia tend to be fast and creative thinkers? Sadly, many students and employees with dyslexia get left behind because they don’t have the support in place to manage their struggles with reading. Check out this week’s blog to learn how children and adults with dyslexia can overcome challenges to achieve

8 Tips to Create a Mentally Healthy Classroom

It’s common for teachers to have students with challenges that impact their learning such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression just to name a few. With so many different obstacles, what can teachers do to ensure their classroom supports the needs of all of their students? Our Specialists at Variations Psychology compiled 8 classroom strategies for teachers to use to support the mental health of every student. Check it out before you head back-to-school!