5 Simple Tips to Help Your Children Through Holiday Stress
The holidays can be filled with joy, fun, and family time, but for some children, it can also bring stress and anxiety with changes in routines and high expectations. As parents and caregivers, you play a crucial role in providing stability and support during this time. Here are five easy-to-follow tips to help you navigate […]
5 Essential Mental Health Tips for Parents: Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more crucial than ever to prioritize your child’s mental health. As parents, you play a significant role in fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for your children to thrive. Here are five essential mental health tips for parents to help you better understand and support your child’s emotional well-being. 1. […]
Recognizing and Supporting Anxiety in Kids during the School Year
Understanding Your Child’s Anxiety: Anxiety is a common issue among children, and it can manifest in various ways. With the school year underway for nearly two months, some kids may be grappling with heightened anxiety related to their academic life. Below, we’ll shed light on what anxiety can look like in children and offer guidance […]
National Coming Out Day 2023
Each year, on October 11th, people around the world celebrate National Coming Out Day. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of creating a safe and accepting space for LGBTQ+ individuals to express their true selves. While coming out can be a personal and sometimes challenging experience, it also plays a crucial […]
Mental Health Tips from Dr. Sedegah
Last month, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, we interviewed our very own, Nai’mah Sedegah, Ph.D, Senior Psychologist, to gather some important mental health insights. Dr. Sedegah shared her expertise on various topics related to mental health, including explaining emotions to children, coping strategies, self-care practices, and guidelines to seeking professional help for children […]
Equine Therapy: Healing Though Horses
At Alexander Youth Network, one of the special features of our treatment programs are the therapeutic interventions that we offer to promote a child’s development and skill building activities. These structured activities can be prescribed as part of a child’s treatment plan and are used to promote healing and to build positive relationships. Our Pet […]
Preparing Kids to Transition Back to School After Winter Break
The holiday season has just wrapped up and for children and parents, that also means the end of a long winter break period. Children are returning to school and for some, this can be an exciting time to see friends again and continue learning. For others however, the return to school can be difficult and […]
Alexander is Now a Care Management Agency
The Whole Solution for Children’s Mental Health. Alexander Youth Network has passed all mandated reviews with the state of North Carolina, and we are happy to announce that we are now officially considered a Care Management Agency (CMA). Currently, Alexander Youth Network provides case management to our clients through our enhanced services such as our […]
