Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 11/21/2023
Every individual deserves to be respected and embraced for who they truly are. Transgender youth often face significant challenges, including societal prejudice, lack of understanding, and limited access to support systems. Children need support and allies, it is our responsibility to create safe spaces, offer unwavering support, and empower young...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 11/9/2023
“Nurturing Connections” is a series that provides a unique insight into friendships and the development of relationships. Each month, two perspectives on this topic will be brought to you from the Well Child interns. One perspective will be from our high school student intern, Ahva Olson, giving insight into the...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 10/13/2023
Meet our new intern! My name is Ahva Olson, and I am the new high school intern at Well Child. I am in my junior year at The King’s School. I am in the drama club and have recently started a theatre club for the younger students. I love camping with...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 9/27/2023
September is a time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention. Suicide is a significant public health concern and among the leading causes of death in the United States (National Institute of Mental Health, 2022). Suicide awareness is an essential aspect of mental health education and advocacy. Individuals may be at...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 9/21/2023
Jennifer Simas is a current psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner student and a registered nurse working with children and adolescents in the inpatient setting. Jennifer is planning to continue working with children, adolescents and families in the field of psychiatry upon graduating in May of 2024. We are happy to welcome...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 9/12/2023
A new school year is full of anticipation and possibilities. It also comes with uncertainty and various emotions as children and families enter the new year. Ups and downs are a natural part of day-to-day life. People who are resilient use strategies to cope with constant changes and rebound quicker...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 9/7/2023
Sheri is a New York State Credentialed Trainer, awarded by the New York State Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Sheri specializes in the healthy development of children and families. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies: Birth- Age 5. She is currently enrolled in...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 8/15/2023
What is it? ADHD or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is identified by behavioral problems and cognitive impairments. An individual exhibiting impulsivity and inattentiveness, most commonly observed in children, are most susceptible to being diagnosed with this chronic disorder. Other characteristics following an ADHD diagnosis are pervasiveness, developmentally excessive and impairing levels of...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 8/2/2023
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Children need praise and encouragement to help their motivation with general day-to-day tasks or especially when they are achieving new goals such as learning to walk or eating their vegetables. However, this does not mean that to motivate your child, you need to reward them each time they do something...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 7/20/2023
Bullying causes disruptions to people’s physical and emotional well-being. It affects everyone – those who are being bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Negative outcomes, such as increased substance use, anxiety, depression, and increased suicidality have been linked to bullying. Bullying can best be defined as unwanted, aggressive...
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