The Child Study Center publishes several newsletters for parents, educators, and other professionals.
CSC Letter
Current Issue:
March/April/May 2008
Kids and Money: From Piggy Banks to Credit Cards![]()
Anita Gurian, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, discusses why children think they need money, how
to instill personal values and skills about money according to age, the pros and cons of allowances, and ways in which parents can transmit their values and encourage saving.
Archives:
December/January/February 2008
The Late Teen Years: Meeting the Challenges of College![]()
September/October/November 2007
Helping Socially Anxious and Selectively Mute Children: Guidelines for Teachers and School Personnel![]()
June 2007
Anxiety in Preschool Years![]()
March/April 2007
The Development of Writing Abilities in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder![]()
December/January 2007
Affluence-Benefit or Handicap?![]()
October/November 2006
Specialists in the Classroom: The Give and Take![]()
May/June 2006
Conduct Problems in Young Children![]()
March/April 2006
Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents![]()
November/December 2005
Learning Right from Wrong![]()
September/October 2005
Social Life in Middle and High School: dealing with cliques and bullies![]()
March/April 2005
The Gender Gap in Education: An Update![]()
January/February 2005
The Meaning of Music and Art in the Lives of Children![]()
November/December 2004
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth: Facing Challenges, Building Resilience![]()
September/October 2004
Kids and Sports![]()
May/June 2004
Learning Disorders and Brain Organization![]()
March/April 2004
Towards a Better Understanding of Autism![]()
January/February 2004
Children's Resilience in the Face of Trauma![]()
November/December 2003
Foster Families![]()
September/October 2003
ADHD: Where We've Been and Where We're Going![]()
January/February 2003
How Maternal Depression Affects Children![]()
November/December 2002
Problem Behaviors in the Classroom: What They Mean and How To Help - Functional Behavioral Assessment![]()
September/October 2002
The Aftermath of Disaster: Helping Children Affected by Trauma and Death![]()
March/April 2002
Adolescents and Body Image: What's Typical and What's Not![]()
January/February 2002
Psychosomatic Illness in Children and Adolescents (Somatoform Disorders)![]()
November/December 2001
Self-Injurious Behavior![]()
September/October 2001
Divorce and Children![]()
May/June 2001
Youth Suicide![]()
January/February 2001
Children's Emotional and Learning Problems: A Family Systems Perspective![]()
November/December 2000
The Expanding World of Adoption: Part II Raising an Adopted Child![]()
September/October 2000
The Expanding World of Adoption![]()
May/June 2000
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities![]()
March/April 2000
Talking with Kids About Anxiety, ADHD and Learning Disorders![]()
January/February 2000
Social Phobia in Children and Adolescents![]()
November/December 1999
All About Fathers![]()
March/April 1999
Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology at a Glance![]()
October/November 1998
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: ADHD, Education, and the Law![]()
September/October 1998
Risk Behaviors In Adolescence![]()
May/June 1998
Adolescent Substance Abuse![]()
March/April 1998
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Over the Lifespan![]()
January/February 1998
Gender Differences in Academic Settings![]()
November/December 1997
Learning Disabilities: A Developmental Approach![]()
September/October 1997
Anxiety in Children and Adolescents![]()
Parent Letter
Current Issue:
June 2008 - Volume 6, Issue 10
Indicators of Independence
English
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Developing independence is an important goal for children and adolescents. As children develop, they acquire new sets of skills that foster their independence from parents and reduce their need for adult supervision.
The June issue of the Parent Letter identifies developmental milestones so parents can better recognize and understand their childrens milestones, and prepare them for unsupervised situations.
Archives:
March 2008 - Volume 6, Issue 7
Self-Injury: Definitions and Descriptions
English
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| Chinese
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February 2008 - Volume 6, Issue 6
Fathers: A Crucial Ingredient in Academic Success
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
December 2007 - Volume 6, Issue 4
Understanding Childhood Obesity
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
November 2007 - Volume 6, Issue 3
Tuning In To Your Child's Temperament
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
October 2007 - Volume 6, Issue 2
The Parent-School Collaboration: Foundations of Positive Behavioral Support
English
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| Chinese
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September 2007 - Volume 6, Issue 1
Helping Your College-Bound Children: A Guide for Parents
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
June 2007 - Volume 5, Issue 10
The Impact of Media and Television on Children
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
May 2007 - Volume 5, Issue 9
Affluenza: Is the Wealthy Kid a Healthy Kid?
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
March 2007 - Volume 5, Issue 7
How Parents Can Facilitate Social Success for Their Children
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
February 2007 - Volume 5, Issue 6
How to Get Your Child and Teen Involved in the Community
English
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| Chinese
| Korean![]()
December 2006 - Volume 5, Issue 4
Substance Use and Abuse in Teens: A Guide for Parents
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
November 2006 - Volume 5, Issue 3
The Emotional Lives of Adolescents: Building a Bridge Between Dependence and Autonomy
English
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| Chinese
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September 2006 - Volume 5, Issue 1
Helping Your Child Develop Organizational Skills
English
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| Chinese
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June 2006 - Volume 4, Issue 10
Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents
English
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| Chinese
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May 2006 - Volume 4, Issue 9
Is My Child Quiet or Could it be a Disorder
English
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| Chinese
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April 2006 - Volume 4, Issue 8
Parenting Practices to Support Gifted Children
English
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| Chinese
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March 2006 - Volume 4, Issue 7
Recognizing Depression in Children and Adolescents
English
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| Chinese
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February 2006 - Volume 4, Issue 6
Advocating for the Educational Services Appropriate for Your Child
English
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| Chinese
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October 2005 - Volume 4, Issue 2
The College Application Process: Helping Your Teen Cope
English
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| Chinese
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June 2005 - Volume 3, Issue 10
Parents Can Help: Successful Grade Transition
English
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| Chinese
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May 2005 - Volume 3, Issue 9
Choosing a Mental Health Professional
English
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| Chinese
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March 2005 - Volume 3, Issue 7
Language Abilities and The Impact Of Language Difficulties
English
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| Chinese
| Korean![]()
February 2005 - Volume 3, Issue 6
Stress and Children: What it is and How Parents Can Help
English
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| Chinese
| Korean![]()
January 2005 - Volume 3, Issue 5
Asperger's Syndrome: Different But Intelligent
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
December 2004 - Volume 3, Issue 4
The Internet At Home: Making It Work For You And Your Kids
English
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| Chinese
| Korean![]()
November 2004 - Volume 3, Issue 3
Perfectionism: When Straight A's Are Not Enough
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
September 2004 - Volume 3, Issue 1
Surviving Parent-Teacher Conferences
English
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| Chinese
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June 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 10
Summer Vacation: Keeping Our Children Engaged As Learners
English
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| Chinese
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May 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 9
Childhood Obesity: A Growing Problem
English
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| Chinese
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April 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 8
Learning Disability or Learning Difference?
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
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March 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 7
Anger: Helping Children Cope with this Complex Emotion
English
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| Chinese
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February 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 6
Homework: Trials and Tribulations
English
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| Chinese
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January 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 5
Kids and Anxiety: When It's More Than Just "Jitters"
English
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| Chinese
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December 2003 - Volume 2, Issue 4
Holidays: More Joy and Less Stress
English
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| Chinese
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November 2003 - Volume 2, Issue 3
Helping Children Adjust to Divorce
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
October 2003 - Volume 2, Issue 2
Bullies and Victims: What a Parent Can Do
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
September 2003 - Volume 2, Issue 1
I Don't Want to Go! Helping the School Reluctant Child
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
June 2003 - Volume 1, Issue 5
Understanding Tics in the School Setting
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
May 2003 - Volume 1, Issue 4
Sleepovers and Sleep-Away Camp: Helping Children with Separation Anxiety
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
April 2003 - Volume 1, Issue 3
Organizational Skills for School Success
English
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| Chinese
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March 2003 - Volume 1, Issue 2
Talking to Kids About Terrorism and War in Iraq
English
| Spanish
| Chinese
| Korean![]()
Ask the Expert
Current Issue:
September 2007
Ask the Expert: Bullying – What it Means for Children, Parents, and Schools![]()
Who is affected by bullying and how to talk about teasing and bullying with your kids.
Archives:
February 2007
Ask the Expert: Summer Camp for Special Needs Kids![]()
January 2007
Ask the Expert: Bipolar Disorder![]()
December 2006
Ask the Expert: Autism Spectrum Disorders![]()
November 2006
Ask the Expert: Eating Disorders![]()
September 2006
Ask the Expert: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder![]()
June 2006
Ask the Expert: School's Out!![]()
March 2006
Ask the Expert: Talking Tolerance![]()
February 2006
Ask the Expert: Stress and Terrorism![]()
January 2006
Ask the Expert: Social Skills![]()
December 2005
Ask the Expert: Tics and Tourette's Disorder![]()
November 2005
Ask the Expert: Adolescent Depression![]()
October 2005
Ask the Expert: Drug and Alcohol Abuse![]()
September 2005
Ask the Expert: Test Anxiety![]()
May 2005
Ask the Expert: Teen Suicide![]()
March 2005
Ask the Expert: Eating Disorders![]()
February 2005
Ask the Expert: Summer Camp![]()
January 2005
Ask the Expert: F. Xavier Castellanos![]()
December 2004
Ask the Expert: Alexandra Barzvi![]()
September 2004
Ask the Expert: The Transition into Adolescence![]()
June 2004
Ask the Expert: Obesity![]()
April 2004
Ask the Expert: Autism![]()
March 2004
Ask the Expert: ADHD![]()
February 2004
Ask the Expert: Parenting Institute![]()
January 2004
Ask the Expert: Clinical Services![]()
December 2003
Ask the Expert: Learning Disorders![]()