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Navigating Parenthood: Strategies to Eliminate Power Struggles with Older Children & Teens

2026-05-12T10:24:10-04:00May 12th, 2026|Tags: , , , , |

by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Parenting older children and teens can feel like walking a tightrope. One moment, things are smooth; the next, you’re [...]

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Polls and Surveys: A Creative Path to Social Communication for Children & Teens with Selective Mutism

2025-12-09T09:17:58-05:00December 9th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM) often struggle with the natural give-and-take of conversations. Initiating, responding, [...]

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🌟Typical Goals for Teens and Young Adults with Selective Mutism🌟

2025-10-28T15:13:55-04:00October 20th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For teens and young adults with Selective Mutism, if symptoms have persisted since childhood, they will not [...]

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🌟 Finding Their Place: The Importance of Small Group Activities for Older Children and Teens with Selective Mutism

2025-10-20T14:37:30-04:00September 16th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When children with Selective Mutism (SM) reach late childhood or adolescence, their world begins to expand beyond [...]

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I Had Selective Mutism as a Child – Why Am I Still Struggling as an Adult?

2025-10-20T14:37:05-04:00July 8th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Many adults look back on their childhood and remember the intense silence that came with Selective Mutism (SM).  [...]

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How to Help Your Teen Improve Their Time Management Skills

2024-12-12T09:17:00-05:00October 8th, 2024|

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, [...]

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How to Empower Teens and Young Adults who Suffer from Selective Mutism

2024-12-12T09:17:03-05:00May 9th, 2024|

Navigating adolescence and the emerging adulthood years can be challenging. However, with the right guidance, teens and young adults can develop the tools they [...]

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Fostering Independence in Older Children and Teens

2024-12-12T09:17:05-05:00January 5th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |

Here are eight effective strategies for building independence in teens: As adolescents navigate the delicate balance between childhood and adulthood, fostering independence becomes a [...]

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