“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” -Brene Brown What are boundaries and why are they important? Boundaries are anything that help to differentiate you from someone else-they communicate where your limits begin and end. In the absence of … Read More
Self-Harm: Students in Pain
Emotional pain takes many forms, and sadly, self-harming behaviors are what young people commonly turn to in their effort to cope with feelings of worthlessness, sadness and anxiety. The responsibility falls on parents, schools, and the community to be informed and prepared to help young people, especially those that resort … Read More
Kids and Anxiety: How Parents Can Help
While it may be difficult for an adult to understand the fears of young children, those anxieties can seem very real and scary particularly to a child between the ages of three and six. As a parent, the best approach you can take in helping to soothe your child’s fears is to first model calmness and reassurance.
How to Express Understanding and Support in a Few Simple Statements
Are you looking for ways to build love and trust in your marriage or significant relationship? What do you say, and how do you listen to your loved one as they share their feelings? Expressing understanding is one of the most important ways to offer support. To help you become … Read More
Parenting Teens with Love and Logic
It is not uncommon for well-intending parents to go into problem-solving mode and take control when their teen approaches them for help. When a teen has found themselves in a troubled situation, one of the biggest mistakes a parent can make is to own their problems and take responsibility for … Read More
The Key to Raising a Happy Child
Boss, manager or consultant? When you think about your role as a parent, what approach do you believe is most effective in raising self-driven, happy and well adjusted children, adolescents and young adults? In their new book, The Self Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More … Read More
Tips for Finding the Best Summer Camp for Your Child
Summer is fast approaching! It’s time for vacation and travel-planning, which, for many, includes registering kids for camp. Choosing a summer camp can be an exciting, but time-consuming and challenging experience. It can be difficult to narrow down the right camp for your child with so many options, from day … Read More
Gratitude Journaling: The Power of Being Grateful
Journaling is a well-known and widely used practical approach to gain insight and clarity by processing your emotions on paper. Over the past decade, gratitude journaling has gained popularity for its benefits, including better sleep, fewer symptoms of illness, and more happiness among adults and kids. The premise of gratitude … Read More
Helping Your Child Grieve the Loss of a Pet
Dealing with the loss of a pet is never easy. Pet owners love their animal companions and many consider them members of their family. Therefore, it is not unusual to experience sadness and difficulty after the loss of a pet. This event can be especially distressing for children. Many kids … Read More
Depression in Teenagers- See the Signs
Teenagers today are faced with ever-increasing pressures. From the changes of puberty, the pressure to fit in, meeting academic and parental expectations, peer pressure and the media, it’s no wonder that an estimated 3 million adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the United States experienced at least one major depressive episode. … Read More
