Expert Guidance for Texas Parents · By Dr. Kristin Kroll, PhD
What teens are actually doing with AI, why banning it backfires, when AI use is anxiety in disguise, and what to say at home.
Read MoreMove-in is over and the anxiety is real. What a normal adjustment looks like, the signals it’s something more, and what helps, for students and the parents watching from home.
Read MoreHalf of adults with ADHD found out in adulthood, many while sitting in their child’s feedback session. The look-alike conditions to rule out first, and six practical steps if you’re the concerned parent.
Read MoreYour teen isn’t being dramatic, and the algorithm isn’t a diagnostician. What the research says about TikTok self-diagnosis, what to say in the first thirty seconds, and how a real evaluation settles it.
Read MoreWondering if it’s ADHD? A focused, 100% virtual evaluation for Texas kids and teens gives you a real answer (and a plan) in weeks, not months. What’s included, how it works, and what it costs.
Read MoreThey look remarkably alike, and often travel together. How ADHD and anxiety differ underneath, why telling them apart changes treatment, and how a proper evaluation sorts it out.
Read MoreA 2025 BMJ Open systematic review looked at whether objective computerized tests improve ADHD evaluations. What it found, the honest caveats, and what it means for your family.
Read MoreWe now offer complete ADHD care under one roof: a full online evaluation with FDA-cleared objective testing, followed by treatment with the same team. What’s included, what the results unlock, and when in-person testing is the better call.
Read MoreThe decision about whether your child uses AI is already made by the world they're growing up in. A child psychologist's frame for helping them use it well: offloading vs. outsourcing, and the two parent jobs that never change.
Read MoreThe hours are the wrong measure. The warning signs that actually matter (outsourcing, secrecy, a bot filling a social hole), plus a free 2-minute parent check-in.
Read MoreDr. Kristin Kroll sat down with Hembree Bell Law Firm to talk about helping kids through divorce: the three things every child needs to hear, and what truly shapes how children do afterward.
Read MoreThe real version of a session. How we structure parent involvement at the start and end, what the clinical work looks like in the middle, what works better this way than parents expect, and the worries that rarely play out.
Read MoreHow measurement-based care works at Little Dove Psychology. We use validated tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7) to track every client’s progress, so therapy decisions are data-informed rather than impression-based.
Read MoreWhy evening and weekend appointments matter for outcomes. The hardest part of getting a kid into therapy isn’t always finding the right clinician. It’s finding a session time that doesn’t ask a working parent to choose between a paycheck and their child’s care.
Read MoreFor Austin parents trying to figure out whether family therapy could help. Covers what family therapy actually is and isn’t, the four most common reasons families come to us, what working with us looks like, and how to know when you’re ready.
Read MoreHow to tell whether your child’s behavior is “just a phase” or something that warrants professional support. Covers mood changes, anxiety, ADHD, social struggles, and life transitions.
Read MoreWhy virtual therapy is uniquely suited for children with ADHD, what sessions look like for different ages, and the evidence behind telehealth treatment for attention difficulties.
Read MoreUnderstanding the different types of childhood anxiety, practical strategies you can use at home, when to seek professional help, and how virtual CBT can make a real difference.
Read MoreAn honest, evidence-based look at when virtual therapy works best, when in-person might be better, and how to set your child up for a successful experience.
Read MoreAge-by-age guidance for parents on having this difficult but essential conversation. What the research says, what to say, what not to do, and when to seek professional support.
Read MoreThey look similar but they’re not the same. Learn how to tell whether your child is going through a rough patch or dealing with something that needs professional support.
Read MoreSimple, evidence-based breathing techniques that help children calm anxiety, reduce stress, and reset after a meltdown. Age-appropriate for kids 3 and up.
Read MoreSame planet. Different operating systems. A child psychologist explains the orchid-dandelion temperament theory and what it means for your parenting.
Read MoreEvidence-based language swaps that actually help anxious kids feel heard, calm down faster, and build resilience, from a psychologist who still gets it wrong sometimes.
Read MoreYes, I’m a child psychologist. No, my kid did not go gently into bedtime last night. Real-mom moments from Dr. Kroll, and the science behind why you’re doing better than you think.
Read MoreA child psychologist gets honest about which parenting battles actually matter for your kid’s mental health, and which ones you can let go.
Read MoreEverything DFW parents need to know about online therapy for children: how it works, what to expect, and how to find the right fit.
Read MoreStart with a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your family’s needs.
