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Why Does My Child Fall Apart After School? Understanding After-School Meltdowns
Your child's teacher says they had a wonderful day. They followed directions, participated in class, and got along well with their classmates. But within 20 minutes of getting home, everything changes. Your child becomes irritable, starts crying, argues about...
Can a Child Have ADHD and Still Get Good Grades? What Parents Should Know
Your child earns good grades, understands the material in class, and rarely gets into trouble at school. Teachers describe them as bright, capable, and successful. But at home, you see a different picture. Homework takes hours. Assignments are forgotten. Getting ready...
Why Do I Shut Down During Arguments? Understanding Emotional Flooding
You're having a difficult conversation with someone you care about. Maybe it's your spouse, a family member, a close friend, or even a coworker. At first, you're trying to explain how you feel. But as the conversation continues, something changes. Your heart starts...
Math Anxiety or Dyscalculia? How to Know When Your Child Needs More Support
Your child does well in reading, enjoys science, and seems to understand most of their schoolwork. But when it's time for math, everything changes. Homework becomes frustrating. Simple calculations take longer than expected. Your child may become upset before a math...
Why Do I Overthink Conversations? Understanding Anxiety and Self-Doubt
You had a perfectly normal conversation with someone. Maybe it was a discussion with your supervisor, a quick interaction with a friend, or a conversation with someone you recently met. Everything seemed fine. But a few hours later, your mind starts replaying what...
Dysgraphia in Children: When Writing Is Harder Than It Should Be
Your child can tell you an entire story about their day, explain a complicated idea, or answer questions out loud without much difficulty. But when you ask them to write those same thoughts on paper, everything changes. They stare at the page. Writing takes forever....
Why Do I Feel Guilty When I Rest? Understanding Stress, Productivity, and Emotional Exhaustion
You finally have a free afternoon. There are no urgent deadlines, no immediate responsibilities, and nothing that absolutely needs your attention. You sit down to relax. But instead of feeling refreshed, you start thinking about everything you could be doing. The...
Slow Processing Speed in Children: Why Your Child May Need More Time to Learn
Does your child seem to understand what they're learning but take much longer than expected to finish assignments? Maybe homework that should take 20 minutes stretches into an hour. Perhaps your child knows the answer to a question but needs extra time to respond. Or...
Welcoming Ana E. Sanchez, LCSW, to Hammond Psychology & Associates
We’re happy to welcome Ana E. Sanchez, LCSW, to the Hammond Psychology & Associates team! Ana is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience. She provides therapy in English and Spanish for children, teens, and adults at our...
Is Your Teen Withdrawing? When Changes in Behavior May Signal a Need for Support
Your teenager used to tell you about their day, spend time with family, or enjoy activities with friends. Lately, things seem different. They spend more time alone, give shorter answers when you ask questions, or seem less interested in activities they previously...