September is Suicide Prevention Month. We recognize this can be a difficult topic to talk about, but it is an important one. This article will review common warning signs of suicide and provide guidance for talking with… Read More "Suicide Prevention Month: Understanding Warning Signs"
The beginning of a school year can feel reminiscent of the “new year,” often prompting us to reevaluate our routines, habits, and goals. This can be a time of exciting renewal, but it may also come with… Read More "A New School Year: Resetting Routines & Building New Habits"
As a new school year begins, many students are already thinking about grades, test scores, sports, college admissions, and extracurricular activities. We often hear from families in McLean who are looking for ways to navigate the achievement… Read More "When Achievement Becomes Identity: Reclaiming Worth Beyond Success"
Spring Morning Tips: Getting Your Family Out the Door When the Light Hasn’t Caught Up Yet Daylight saving has technically arrived, but if your household is still waking up in the dark, you are not imagining it.… Read More "Spring Morning Tips: Getting Your Family Out the Door When the Light Hasn’t Caught Up Yet"
How to Plan Your Family’s Summer: A Framework for Balance, Structure, and Connection Nine weeks of unstructured time sounds like a gift. And it is, right up until the point when everyone is bored, overscheduled, or running… Read More "How to Plan Your Family’s Summer: A Framework for Balance, Structure, and Connection"
OProm, graduation, beach week. The end of senior year has a full social calendar, and most families are focused on celebrating. That makes sense. But at IPAM, we’d add one more milestone to that list: a check-in… Read More "Preparing Your ADHD Graduate: A Parent’s Guide to the College Transition"
On a cold January morning, it can feel like the whole world moves a little slower. Parents wake up in the dark, teens drag themselves out of bed for school, and younger kids seem to melt into… Read More "Tips and Tricks for Activating the Whole Family"
If your family has recently had a moment where everyone accidentally grabbed the wrong lunch, forgot what day it was, or discovered they’d all worn mismatched socks to school and work… you are not alone. By the… Read More "Family Burnout: Breaking the Routine and Gearing Up for the Longest Quarter"
As the holiday lights dim and the calendar settles into January, many families breathe a sigh of relief and then feel a surprising heaviness. The decorations are down, the guests have gone home, the whirlwind of celebrations… Read More "Post-Holiday Blues: Helping Your Family Weather the Winter Shift"
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulsivity, and organization. Long-term treatment is critical to managing symptoms across different life stages. While many associate ADHD treatment with medication or therapy, the role of… Read More "Understanding the Psychiatrist’s Role in Long-Term ADHD Treatment: Why Their Expertise Is Essential"
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