How to Help Your Teen Improve Their Time Management Skills
For most teens, life can feel like a whirlwind of school assignments, extracurricular activities, social events, and family obligations. For our teens with Selective Mutism, [...]
EP37: Ways Parents & Caregivers Can Better Manage Stress w/ Kati Morton
In this episode, Dr. E and Kati Morton discuss parent and caregiver stress, the importance of self-care for parents and caregivers, why modeling healthy behaviors to your children is so important and more.
Shining Stars: Kaelyn
Meet Kaelyn When Kaelyn was 13-years-old, her parents realized that she could no longer speak or participate in school after her teacher told them Kaelyn [...]
EP36: How to Become an Authoritative Parent
Dr. E and Dr. Jenna discuss the importance of authoritative parenting, why authoritative parenting is the most ideal type of parenting style during treatment, ways to become an authoritative parent, and more.
Join Dr. E & Dr. Jenna at the 2024 SMA Annual Conference
Join Dr. E and Dr. Jenna at the Selective Mutism Association Annual Conference, a two-day event packed with the latest in evidence-based information, support, and [...]
EP35: Ask Dr E – Ways to help a home-schooled child make friends, how to deal with SM as an adult, the concept of “parental expectations” & more
In the episode, we answer five listener questions, including ways to help a home-schooled child make friends, how to deal with SM as an adult, the concept of “parental expectations” and more.
Shining Stars: Mason
Meet Mason When Mason was 3-years-old, his parents realized that he only spoke to a limited amount of family members and wouldn’t speak to anyone [...]
EP34: Live Chat with Parents at CommuniCamp™ – Back to School
In the episode, Dr. E and four participating parents discuss unlearning old parenting habits, tips for acclimating to a new school year, balancing structure and flexibility as a parent and much, much more.
Building Comfort Within the School with Teachers and Peers
1. Arrange playdates with peers that will be in your child's class All parents want their children to be comfortable before the new school year, [...]
Preparing the Child with Selective Mutism for the New School Year
1. Contact your child's school Educate the school and make sure they understand Selective Mutism. Since the majority of school personnel do not understand SM, [...]