Center for Child Development

Center for Child Development We help children to feel mentally strong and self-confident. We primarily work in schools throughout Delaware.

We are a private practice focused on the emotional and mental health needs of children and their families. Additionally, we provide services in our Newark office. We work to help children improve their behavior, express emotions appropriately, and help parents to feel confident in their parenting skills.

03/30/2026

Everyone’s calling someone a narcissist right now — but the clinical reality is more specific than that, and more important. This video breaks down what narcissism actually is, how it shows up differently in men and women, and what it quietly does to the person on the other side.

It’s not too late sign your teen up today!!!
03/30/2026

It’s not too late sign your teen up today!!!

Is your teen’s anger creating daily stress, tension, or conflict at home?

The longer it goes unaddressed, the harder it can be—for them and for your entire family. But there is support, and there is a path forward.

Our 8-week Teen Anger Management Virtual Group helps teens (14–18) build real skills to manage emotions, communicate better, and restore peace at home.

✔️ Practical coping tools
✔️ Supportive, structured environment
✔️ Led by a licensed clinician

Starting April 1st—limited spots available. Full program cost is $200 to reserve your teen’s place.

Give your teen the support they need—and your family the relief it deserves. Secure your spot today.

Referral Form: https://form.jotform.com/260613797880064

03/30/2026

It’s not too late sign your child up today!!!

03/30/2026

Struggling with the constant urge to control every aspect of parenting, especially when anxiety is involved? You’re not alone. Today, let’s talk about a powerful concept from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): Acceptance.
Acceptance isn’t about liking or approving of difficult emotions or situations. It’s about acknowledging their presence without judgment, creating space for them, and then choosing to act in line with your values, even when those feelings are present. Imagine the freedom of not constantly fighting against what is.
Next time you feel overwhelmed by parental anxiety or a challenging moment with your kids, try this: Notice the feeling, acknowledge it, and then ask yourself, ‘What can I do with this feeling that aligns with the parent I want to be?’ This small shift can make a huge difference.
What’s one thing you’re going to practice accepting today? Share your thoughts below! 👇

03/28/2026

You are the first map they have for how to be a human being. They will follow that map until they are old enough to draw their own.

03/25/2026

If your teen’s anger is creating stress, tension, or conflict at home—you’re not alone.

The longer it goes unaddressed, the harder it can become for your teen and your entire family.

Our 8-week Teen Anger Management Virtual Group helps teens (14–18) build the skills they need to manage emotions, communicate effectively, and bring more peace into your home.

Starting April 1st. Limited spots available.
Secure your teen’s place today.

Is your teen’s anger creating daily stress, tension, or conflict at home?The longer it goes unaddressed, the harder it c...
03/24/2026

Is your teen’s anger creating daily stress, tension, or conflict at home?

The longer it goes unaddressed, the harder it can be—for them and for your entire family. But there is support, and there is a path forward.

Our 8-week Teen Anger Management Virtual Group helps teens (14–18) build real skills to manage emotions, communicate better, and restore peace at home.

✔️ Practical coping tools
✔️ Supportive, structured environment
✔️ Led by a licensed clinician

Starting April 1st—limited spots available. Full program cost is $200 to reserve your teen’s place.

Give your teen the support they need—and your family the relief it deserves. Secure your spot today.

Referral Form: https://form.jotform.com/260613797880064

03/23/2026

When your child is anxious, the instinct is to match their energy with softness. Get down on their level, validate the feeling, tell them you understand. And validation matters. But anxious kids are also doing something else in that moment — they are scanning you for information. They are asking without words: is this actually dangerous? And if you look worried, speak too gently, or start rearranging their world to protect them from the thing they fear, you have just answered their question. You confirmed there was something to be scared of.
Reassurance feels kind, but it feeds the loop. Every time a child avoids the thing that scares them with your help, their brain records it as a threat that was real enough to escape. The anxiety grows. What they need is a parent who is calm, matter-of-fact, and genuinely unbothered. Not dismissive. Not cold. Just steady. The message underneath your steadiness is: I see you, I am not scared, and I know you can do this.

03/22/2026

Parenting an autistic child is one of the most demanding jobs there is. And doing it without real support makes it harder than it has to be.

On April 1 at 5:30 pm ET, The Center for Child Development is hosting a live, virtual support group specifically for parents who are overwhelmed, exhausted, or just trying to figure out what comes next.

This isn't a webinar. It's a space to breathe, connect with other parents who get it, and walk away with practical tools you can actually use.

Parenting on the Spectrum Facilitated by Kimberly Boulden, LCSW April 11, 2026 | 5:30 pm Eastern | Virtual $20 per session

You don't have to be a CCD client to attend. You don't have to live in Delaware. You just have to be a parent who's ready to stop going it alone.

Registration link below:

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03/18/2026

We’ve confused control with care for far too long. Hitting a child doesn’t teach respect, it teaches fear, silence, and distance. Children learn best through safety, consistency, and connection. You can guide behavior without causing harm.

03/17/2026

Women who grew up without much emotional care often become mothers who question themselves constantly. They try to do the opposite of what they experienced. They explain more. They apologize to their children. They stop and ask themselves, “Did I handle that the right way?”

03/16/2026

Co‑parenting with someone you’re healing from is not a requirement; choosing parallel parenting to reduce conflict and protect your child’s mental health is a clinically sound option.

Address

256Chapman Road, Ste 201
Newark, DE
19702

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13022921334

Website

http://ccddelaware.ck.page/94dc616535

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