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✨ Boredom Isn’t Always Bad! Helping Children Learn, Grow, and Build Confidence Through Unstructured Time ✨

2026-05-29T14:28:44-04:00May 29th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum  Boredom is something every child experiences, but for many children, especially those with anxiety, Selective Mutism, ADHD, [...]

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Write/Show & Write/Read: Building Comfort, Focus, and Communication Progress 🌟

2026-05-28T09:09:59-04:00May 28th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum When supporting children, teens, or adults with Selective Mutism (SM) or social communication [...]

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EP76: When Silence Feels Big — Understanding Difficult Behaviors in Children with SM

2026-08-18T11:56:35-04:00May 20th, 2026|

Episode 76 features Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum tackling one of the most misunderstood realities of Selective Mutism — the meltdowns, shutdowns, avoidance, and controlling moments that leave families exhausted.

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Ten Tips for Summertime Success at Beaches, Pools, and more!

2026-05-20T13:29:53-04:00May 20th, 2026|

1. Plan and prepare for your outing! Children with anxiety do best with predictability where there are few surprises. Review websites, download maps, and create [...]

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EP75: Why Your Child Talks at Home But Goes Silent Around Peers w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2026-08-18T13:39:57-04:00May 13th, 2026|

Episode 75 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, Director and lead clinical psychologist at the SMart Center’s Counseling and Assessments department, covering peer engagement, school transitions, and a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: grief.

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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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🎒 End-of-School-Year Prep: Helping Children and Teens with Selective Mutism Get Ready for Questions

2026-04-24T16:04:04-04:00April 24th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum  As the school year comes to a close, a new season begins. Summer brings activities, camps, family [...]

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EP74: Is It Selective Mutism, Autism, or Both? w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2026-08-18T13:40:59-04:00April 13th, 2026|

Episode 74 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, Director and lead clinical psychologist at the SMart Center’s Counseling & Assessments department, tackling one of the most frequently asked questions in the selective mutism community: Is it Selective Mutism, autism, or both?

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🌟 The Power of Preparation: Why Planning Social Communication Opportunities Ahead of Time Matters for Children and Teens

2026-04-13T12:42:06-04:00April 13th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum Helping children and teens develop strong social communication skills is one of the [...]

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