On Your Mind

By Deborah Dawes, PhD, Ozark Guidance Until very recently Attention Deficit Disorder was considered to be a problem of childhood that kids grew out of. Now it is becoming clear that it is a neuropsychological […]

By Allie Hennis, Director of Therapeutic Foster Care, Ozark Guidance What’s the big deal about spanking anyway? We tend to say to ourselves, “Well, I was spanked and I turned out okay didn’t I?”  However, […]

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are stepping up to the plate for mental wellness awareness with a family event called Teal in the Park Night on May 7th. This will be a special family event that […]

By Paige Stephens, Ozark Guidance PARENTING can be one of the most challenging jobs known to man — or womankind. You are never allowed to resign or take a vacation or even a sick day. […]

By Leigh Wade, Early Childhood Center clinic manager Since the day to day world of mothers is anything but calm, it’s important to make time for unstructured play with your child. Today, so much significance […]

By Lori Chalmers, Director of Children and Family Services, Ozark Guidance Everyone is part of a family, whether it’s one you are born into or one you choose and create yourself. Some families are healthier […]

By Jane Guyton, Ozark Guidance Mental illness isn’t choosy. It can touch anyone, regardless of age, race, religion or income level. It might be a result of a biological, inherited trait, or it might be […]