By Yvette Armendariz Love or hate Halloween, parents of kids with varying interest in the scary side of the holiday may be feeling a bit of anxiety as Oct. 31 approaches. And even if their little ones, tweens and teens aren’t interested in frights – just loving...
Southwest Human Development is celebrating the third annual “Birth to Five Helpline Awareness Week” October 9-15, 2023. This week-long event shines a spotlight on the organization’s free support line for Arizona parents, caregivers and...
Eating Disorders: What Parents Should Know, When to Ask for Professional Help By Michael Klinkner, Evolve Counseling AZ It is not unusual for teens to alter their eating habits. Eating more because a growth spurt or eating less because they are busy or stressed...
By Anna Sosa, PhD, CCC-SLP Now, more than ever, parents have an endless array of options when it comes to buying toys for their little ones. Whether it’s a Laugh & Learn Crawl-After Cat On a Vac or a Jurassic World Super Colossal Giganotosaurus, many parents...
By Dr. Christopher J. Smith The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Intervention of Autism Spectrum Disorder Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) Chief Science Officer, Dr. Christopher J. Smith discusses the importance of early diagnosis when...
How to start a gratitude journal By Michael Klinkner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Did you know there are scientifically proven benefits to being grateful? Gratitude opens the door to more positive relationships, improves mental and physical health, enhances...
