The Baker Center for Children and Families

The Baker Center for Children and Families Promoting the best possible mental health of children and families. IMPROVING CARE. CHANGING LIVES.

The Baker Center promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.

04/30/2026

If you’re a caregiver of multiple children, you’ve likely dealt with sibling squabbles and fights. You may feel like you’re not sure what to do to prevent this from happening. You rush in once the fighting starts, but it keeps recurring. When we address a behavior only when it’s a negative behavior we want to change, it unintentionally reinforces that behavior because you’re only giving attention when the negative behavior happens. Try giving focused and specific attention and praise BEFORE things escalate into a fight to make kids see that the good behaviors get your attention as well. Offer praise for positive interactions like sharing and you should see a difference! Leave a comment with any specific issues you’re struggling with or use the link in our bio to set up a free phone call today for more support!

04/29/2026

As we get toward the end of , we wanted to encourage the community to rethink how you perceive autism. As our Staff Social Worker Courtney puts it, it’s not that kids with autism have a wrong way of socializing and communicating with peers. It’s just different. The best thing loved ones and friends can do is aim to become “bilingual” and try to understand how someone with autism might speak and engage and why.

We urge anyone impacted by the tragic news of our Wellesley this week to access available grief resources. You are not a...
04/29/2026

We urge anyone impacted by the tragic news of our Wellesley this week to access available grief resources. You are not alone.

The Baker Center for Children & Families offers evidence-based mental health care that can help children and caregivers navigate grief, trauma, and emotional distress. See a full list of our services here: bakercenter.org/cet

See our webinar on confronting grief: bakercenter.org/navigating-grief

See our blog on supporting children through grief and tragedies: bakercenter.org/navigating-grief2

The Town of Wellesley has compiled local resources: wellesleyma.gov/204/Mental-Health-and-Well-Being-Resources

Sesame Workshop provides helpful, child-friendly resources on grief: sesameworkshop.org/topics/grief/

The Dougy Center also has a wealth of resources for talking to your child about grief: dougy.org/grief-support-resources

For national grief resources that are accessible in several languages, please reference the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/traumatic-grief/nctsn-resources

Our edition of Parent Talk is available now! Read now to learn more about autism and what that looks like in kids: bak...
04/28/2026

Our edition of Parent Talk is available now! Read now to learn more about autism and what that looks like in kids: bakercntr.org/pt-april26

04/27/2026

Let’s do a little Q&A! In previous videos we covered what mental health assessments for kids are, what they entail, and how to talk to your kids about them. Now we want to hear from you! What other questions do you have about getting your child assessed for a mental health condition? Reach out via private message, email us at cet@bakercenter.org, or use the link in our bio to set up a phone call to speak with our team!

We hope to see you next Thursday! Don't miss out on our FREE webinar, Helping Kids Understand and Celebrate Neurodiversi...
04/23/2026

We hope to see you next Thursday! Don't miss out on our FREE webinar, Helping Kids Understand and Celebrate Neurodiversity! Learn more or sign up today at bakercenter.org/neurodiversity

Our staff had a blast at the Lynch Elementary School Health and Safety Fair today! Thanks so much for having us.
04/17/2026

Our staff had a blast at the Lynch Elementary School Health and Safety Fair today! Thanks so much for having us.

Any parent thinks about the day when they will eventually have "the talk" with their child. While these conversations ma...
04/15/2026

Any parent thinks about the day when they will eventually have "the talk" with their child. While these conversations may have been difficult, or not even happened, when you were growing up, it doesn't have to be that way now! In our latest blog post, we provide some key tips for starting a discussion around dating and intimacy for teens: bakercenter.org/dating-3

04/10/2026

Fearless Friends is a week‑long program with expert guidance to help kids practice communication, build social confidence, and make real connections. Through fun activities, small group support, and evidence‑based strategies, it’s an opportunity to build communication skills and confidence to transform the lives of kids in need of support.

This summer program is perfect for kids struggling with extreme shyness, anxiety, or the inability to speak in class or other settings. It’s mental health support that doesn’t spare on the fun of a typical summer program! We’re excited to now be offering lower priced enrollment at only $2500. Visit bakercenter.org/fearlessfriends or use the link in our bio to learn more!

Navigating the concept of dating and relationships with your child is never easy. It can be hard to know what's developm...
04/10/2026

Navigating the concept of dating and relationships with your child is never easy. It can be hard to know what's developmentally appropriate for which age. Luckily, we cover some easy-to-follow tips in our latest blog post: bakercenter.org/dating-2

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