The Baker Center for Children and Families

Join us this Thursday at 11AM EST for March's FREE educational webinar! In this seminar, we talk about what anxiety might look like for kids and teens, how caregivers can help encourage bravery, and some tangible skills you can use at home to help your child face their fears head on. Register at?bakercenter.org/anxious #webinar?#parenting?#anxiety

We often hear how caregivers experience their own anxiety when trying to help their anxious kids. It's vital that parents are taking care of themselves too. Your mental health matters! Read our latest blog post for some tips to keep your parenting anxiety at bay: bakercenter.org/anxious-3 #parenting #blog #anxiety #mentalhealth

Recently, our Manville high school students visited Biogen's CoLab, a state of-the-art biotechnology lab in Kendall Square.?Here, students solved?The Genetics of Hemophilia:?A Case Study, by running gel electrophoresis, (a type of genetic testing) and using advanced pipetting skills. Thank you to our amazing facilitator, Rickey Ishida, and to Anastasia Karasoulos-Vekiarides for organizing this experience for our students!

Happy #WorldSocialWorkDay! We're so grateful to have so many dedicated social workers on our staff. Get to know some of them below ?? Social Worker Spotlight on Jamie Schor: bakercntr.org/sw-spotlight Social Worker Spotlight on Courtney Muller, LICSW, SIFI: https://lnkd.in/eKZ_Btj5 Social Worker Spotlight on Sarah Gurney: https://lnkd.in/etGJgNQX

It can be tough to be the parent of a child with anxiety and not know what you can do to help. The natural response to seeing your child in distress is to completely avoid exposing them to the things that trigger their anxiety, but that can make things worse in the long run. So, how can caregivers both protect their anxious kids while still building confidence and bravery in them? Read our latest blog to find out! bakercenter.org/anxious-2 #parenting #anxiety #mentalhealth #blog

Will’s journey from an anxious child to a soon-to-be college graduate in developmental psychology shows the life-changing impact of Manville’s support. With patience and care, he found confidence and a path forward. Your donation to the Manville Children’s Fund can help more kids like Will thrive. Give today and be part of their success! bakercntr.org/donate #fundraising #nonprofit #specialeducation

For children facing behavioral and learning challenges, the Manville School is life-changing. But up to 50% of our families struggle to afford essentials like food and housing. The Manville Children’s Fund provides critical relief so kids can thrive. Be a guiding light—donate today!?bakercntr.org/donate #nonprofit #fundraising #specialeducation

We're so excited to welcome our new Director of Assessment Services, Dr. Terry Harrison-Goldman! Dr. Harrison-Goldman oversees a brand new service at The Baker Center: neuropsychological assessments at our Waltham location. This is a vital resource for our community. Learn more about Dr. Harrison-Goldman at bakercenter.org/meet-terry

Join us for March's FREE educational webinar! In this seminar, we talk about what anxiety might look like for kids and teens, how caregivers can help encourage bravery, and some tangible skills you can use at home to help your child face their fears head on. Register at bakercenter.org/anxious #webinar #parenting #anxiety

March is #WomensHistoryMonth! We are honored to work with so many incredible women who are paving the way for effective children's mental health care.