By Wilfredo Rivera-Pérez, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist Illustration - The New York Times As a new school year begins, more children are struggling to make it through the school doors. Some cry, complain of stomachaches, others cling to parents, or shut down entirely.   This isn't just about "not wanting" to go to school - for some students, it's a sign of school refusal, a complex emotional issue that can seriously affect their development and mental health.  But here's the

Bickering about who is right can escalate into battles which negatively impact or jeopardize the parent’s relationship.

While children understand and experience OCD differently than adults, they benefit from similar kinds of treatments.

Any parent knows that kids can be quirky at times, but keep an eye out for any behavior that seems out of the ordinary.

Pediatric OCD can be very severe and debilitating. In such cases, an intensive treatment program is often the most effective plan.