An Unfortunate School-Related Truth: Sometimes, our kiddos will end up spending time around school staff members that discipline or supervise in ways we don’t practice, support, or encourage at home. While some people feel authoritarian-ish styles build character— the research says otherwise. Children often really need our help when it comes to processing certain pieces […]
Category: Child
4 Tips for Parents to Engage Their Teens in Conversation
Parents, it isn’t uncommon to find that your once chatty child is starting to become more reserved or unforthcoming as the years go by. While one can recognize that this is not unusual for a teenager, these changes can still bring about a range of emotions in the child’s guardians. Some get anxious & start […]
How to Cope with Graduation Anxiety
To the Graduate: Congratulations on making it to this point! I know there are likely a mixed bag of emotions that are present for you. No more homework, exams, uncomfortable desks (well, hopefully at least), you are DONE! But then, at the same time, what now?! I imagine this is the point that for many […]
5 Calming Techniques to Help Children Regulate Their Emotions
When children don’t know how to regulate their emotions, strong feelings can often result in tantrums, outbursts, fighting, defiance, or withdrawal and isolation. It is important to help children understand that we all feel strong emotions and that they are allowed to feel really angry, sad, upset, or confused about something but how we respond […]
Tools for School Anxiety
Here are five tools to help with school anxiety. Back to school can be an exciting time for some students. Some flourish with the idea of exploring their new classroom, classmates, teachers, schedule, and maybe even school. For other students, the start of a new school year can bring on some anxiety. What will I […]
Play Therapy: It’s More Than Just Child’s Play
The concept of Play Therapy may sound unconventional to some, but in reality Play Therapy is one of the most used and beneficial forms of therapy to help children overcome whatever problems they are facing. While most teenagers and adults are able to verbally communicate their troubles. A child may find it difficult to open […]
How to Deal with Toddler Meltdowns
Crystal Clair – LCPC We call them “slow motion meltdowns” in our house. I am a mom of a 20-month-old, spirited boy. He wants what he wants, when he wants it. Don’t we all? My son knows how much it hurts to throw himself on the ground when I can’t catch him. So instead, he has […]
