This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on October 1, 2021, by Mary Gagnon, LMFT, and Clinical Development and Training Specialist for Health Affiliates Maine. Question: I have three children ages 4, 3, and 6 months. How do I get my 4- and 3-year-olds to...
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Ask the Experts: Transition for College Kiddo with High Anxiety
This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on June 10, 2021, by Marylena Chaisson, LCPC, Case Management Clinical Supervisor, Health Affiliates Maine. Question: My son is a senior and will be going out of state for college next year. He has fairly high anxiety...
Ask the Experts: Feeling Safe in School
This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on May 13, 2021, by Cindy Mailhot, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine. Question: My daughter was touched sexually without consent by a classmate last year. She has not had in-person classes with the student this...
Ask the Experts: Mom’s Concern—My 17-year-old Son Smokes Marijuana
This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on April 29, 2021, by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine. Question: I recently found out my 17-year-old is smoking marijuana. He said he does it to help with anxiety and that he finds a lot...
Ask The Experts: Fed Up with Mother-in-Law
This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on March 25, 2021, by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine. Question: I am absolutely fed up with my mother-in-law. She has spent pretty much my entire marriage to her son criticizing me as a...
Ask the Experts: Teen Son Battles Depression
This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on February 23, 2021, by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine. Question: My son has battled depression and anxiety since late elementary school. He is 16 now. We have tried multiple...
Ask the Experts: COVID-19 Isolation
This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on January 20, 2021, by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine. Question: I am a new mom and COVID has been very difficult. My husband works out of the home and I feel very isolated. We are not...
Ask the Experts: Mom Seeks Help Preparing for Children’s Questions
This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on December 17, 2020, by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine. Question: I am a bi-sexual woman married to a woman. My daughter will be starting school next year and we hope to do some...
Ask the Experts: Parents Differ Over Dog
This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on October 21, 2020, by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine. Question: My son is 11 and has some significant behavioral issues including outbursts of anger, aggression, and yelling. We have...