January - 2017

Bay Coast Behavioral Blog

The third-party articles that appear on this site are posted for informational and conversational purposes only, to present the latest news within the field and encourage the spreading of ideas. Any views or opinions expressed in the articles are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Bay Coast Behavioral accepts no liability for the content and ideas presented in these articles, or any actions taken on the information provided.

Written by Julie Scagell

Jan 31, 2017

What I Really Mean When I Tell You to "Be Careful"

I know you think I’m foolish, that you are outgrowing my need for concern. You think I’m being overprotective, treating you like a little...

Written by Katie Read, creator of the blog

Jan 30, 2017

A Day in the Life of Giving My Son with Autism a Haircut

We are sitting on the floor of the living room, him on a towel, me kneeling beside him. He’s holding the Ipad, because I had a dream it...

Written by Hollis Miller

Jan 27, 2017

The Funniest Tweets from Parents This Week

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious...

Written by Nicole Duggan

Jan 26, 2017

Autism Awareness: My Little Boy is Just Like Your Child

I promised myself that this year I would make people understand autism. Every year people make out their goals or wishes for the year. My...

Written by Tsara Shelton, creator of the blog

Jan 24, 2017

When My Son Told Me his Anxiety is Like a Werewolf

Walking into the high school with my 18-year-old son (on our way to watch my 16-year-old son perform), he stopped suddenly and squished...

Written by Jennifer Powell-Lunder, Psy.D.

Jan 23, 2017

When His Homework is Your Personal Purgatory

Back in the dark ages homework assignments were written on the chalk board or read off quickly by your teacher in a fight to beat being...

Written by Jackie Goldschneider

Jan 20, 2017

I'm a Mom who Hates her Crock-Pot

Last year, my husband overheard a friend excitedly telling me about her favorite slow cooker recipes, to which I replied, “I should try...

Written by Natasha Daniels, child therapist

Jan 19, 2017

When You're Raising a Child with Anxiety

While some only see your child throwing a fit, I see the woman struggling behind the chaos. I see you at the store, at swim class,...

Written by Jessica Sylfest, creator of the blog

Jan 17, 2017

Autism is Big. But, I am Bigger.

Processing an autism diagnosis is not easy. When my 2-year-old son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, I had no idea how to keep...

Written by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty

Jan 13, 2017

You Have to Take Care of Yourself and that Includes Having Fun

Recently I spent twenty-four glorious hours in DC, my former stomping grounds of fifteen years. I ate Indian food, and spent hours...