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Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

[ Metro Parent Magazine ]

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Raising a Mentally Healthy Child in a Fearful World - A boy is calm and peaceful even though surrounded by natural disasters images - tornado, wildfire, and tsunami.

A licensed clinical social worker offers top tips on helping kids adjust their feelings, thoughts and behaviors for better mental health.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - How to Talk to Your Kids About School Shootings: An Age-by-Age Guide - A boy and a girl are scared and hugging their mom after the breaking news alert appears on the TV monitor.

How should you talk to your child about school shootings? A local child psychiatrist offers advice on how to talk to kids from preschool through high school.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Is Your Family Addicted to Social Media? - A family is camping and relaxing around the camping fire though nobody enjoys nature surrounding them and everyone is into their smartphone and tablet. A squirrel and a raccoon watching the family are puzzled by the situation.

Being too connected could be a mental health problem for you and your crew. Here’s how to tell if your family is addicted to social media - and how to reset.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Signs Your Child is Experiencing Burnout - A high school girl is stressed out by homeschooling and the pile of homework.

Pandemic pressures, school stress and more can leave kids feeling burned out. How can you tell if your child is struggling or experiencing burnout? Read on for insight from a local

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - How to Cultivate Empathy in Your Child - A boy is watching and admiring his mom helping pick grapefruits up fall on the floor for the elderly lady at the grocery store.

Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes is at the core of empathy. Here’s how to foster empathy in your children, plus what it means to their mental health.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Keeping the Lines of Communication Open With Your Tween - A mom and her daughter enjoy rollerblades together at the beautiful park on a sunny day.

How can you get your tween to talk to you about what's happening in their lives? A local expert offers advice on how to do it and why it's so important.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - What Are the Warning Signs of Teenage Suicide? - A teenage girl is lying in the bed holding her head looks depressed. Her phone keeps beeping by texts from her friends and families worried about her.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a rise in visits to the emergency room for suspected suicide attempts among teenage girls. How can you tell if your daughter is struggling?

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Avoidance Behavior in Young Children - A boy sitting on the floor covering his ears and closing his eyes throws tantrums. He is trying to avoid situations.

Are you met with resistance from your child when it comes to certain situations or tasks? The power struggle might seem like a behavioral issue, but it could be linked to anxiety, says a local expert.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Support Systems Instead of Jail for Mental Health Needs - Police officer and staff are building a gate using blocks from the jail wall.

It’s time to approach public safety from a mental health perspective. Learn how teams in Detroit are working to divert those with mental health needs away from jail and toward community support.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Imperative of Addressing Childhood Trauma in Detroit - The face of a looking sad African American boy.

When young Black boys were overdiagnosed with ADHD and ODD, experts started asking why. What they learned shapes an imperative to address the trauma these kids experience.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - A wall clock showing the daily schedule - Practical Ways to Carve Out Time for Self-Care

It feels like there aren't enough hours in the day to dedicate to work, family and other obligations — let alone self-care. But it's easier to prioritize your physical, mental and emotional well-being than you realize, a local clinical psychologist says.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - How Will You Respond When Your Baby Cries? - Mom is holding her beautiful baby with love.

Experts in infant mental health explain why a baby's first relationships are so important to life-long psychological well-being.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Understanding Bipolar Disorder

A local expert decodes this mental health disorder and offers advice for supporting your loved ones with bipolar disorder.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - The Mental Toll of a Physical Illness - A sick man put the ice pillow on his head is lying on the bed. Two thermometers show higher body temperature and lower mental wellness.

Whether it's an autoimmune disease, chronic illness or long-lasting COVID symptoms, physical ailments can have a negative impact on your mental health — and vice versa. Here, two experts weigh in on the effects and how you can cope.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - The Mental Health Struggles of a College Student - A college student looks unsettled because nobody is in her classroom other than her.

During a normal school year, college students report high levels of anxiety and depression, but this year is anything but normal. How are they coping during the pandemic? Here, two experts offer insight.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Managing Work-From-Home Stress - Two lovely sons and a cute dog playing around a mom working using the laptop at home.

A local licensed professional counselor offers three tips for coping with the stress of working from home while children are remote learning this year.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Bouncing Back to a New School Year - A girl shows nervousness about returning to school after a summer fun.

It's not uncommon for kids to struggle with the transition from summer fun to school and studying, but this school year brings its own challenges for students. How can parents help kids cope? Two local experts offer advice.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Prioritizing Mental Health for People of Color - An emotional African-American man is talking seriously with the therapist. Black Lives Matter protesters are marching in their background.

The gap for minority communities receiving quality mental health care has been long-known but current events make it more critical to address. Here's what needs to be done.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Is it Time to Seek Help from a Therapist? - A sweet girl hesitating to walk with her mom and her lovely dog.

A local psychotherapist weighs in on when it's the right time to speak to a therapist — and how you can find the right fit.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Acknowledging Stress as a Family - Parents honestly discuss their feelings and thoughts with their daughter and son.

The new normal brought on by the coronavirus spread has caused some serious stress for parents. While they may want to shield their children from that stress, it's important to own it. Here, a local expert offers insight on why — and how.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Making Mental Health a Priority During a Crisis - A boy is stressed out over the pandemic news and school life.

Families are struggling to adjust to the new normal brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, but there's hope. Here, two local psychologists offer insight and advice for coping with the changes.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Teaching Children to Embrace Their Emotions - A tissue box printed "Let it out."

Is it OK to cry? A local expert weighs in on why it's necessary for children – and their parents – to express their feelings.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - Puberty and Mental Health: Is Teen Moodiness Normal? - A looking sad teenage girl is holding an umbrella but raining under the umbrella.

How parents can tell the difference between puberty-related emotional changes and a mental health condition.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder? - A defiant boy replies with an opposite opinion every time his mom asks something. His mam and his dog are in trouble with the situation.

A local mental health professional explains this often-misunderstood diagnosis.

Illustration for Ethel & James Flinn Foundation - How Organization and Routines Can Improve Kids’ Mental Health - A mom carrying the laundry basket and the cute cat are happily watching a son folding his laundry neatly.

With the new year in mind, find out how one social learning method can help children thrive.

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