An after-school meltdown may be your child releasing their pent up mental, physical and emotional energy after a full day of needing to exercise a lot of self-control.
Common Challenges of Stepfamilies
In her book, “Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships: What Works and What Doesn’t,” Patricia Papernow, EdD, discusses the five common challenges that a stepfamily can face and offers some straightforward guidance to help address them.
Stress, Self-Care, & Your Kids
Practicing self care as a family supports the relational bond and is a constructive way to model healthy and effective skills to manage future stressors.
Five Calming Techniques for Kids
Next time you notice your child experiencing a big emotion, practice these five calming techniques with them!
Exploring Play Therapy Models, Part 2
Understanding the concept behind Adlerian Play therapy will help you decide whether or not this approach is the best fit for your child.
Talking With Kids About Death
It can be challenging to know what to say or how much to share with a child about death. Allow the child space to ask questions!
Exploring Play Therapy Models, Part 1
Understanding the concept behind Adlerian Play therapy will help you decide whether or not this approach is the best fit for your child.
Emotion Regulation for Kids: The STOP Technique
Next time you or your child is feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or dysregulated, try the STOP technique and notice how it makes you feel.
How to Be Kind and Firm as a Parent
Finding the right balance between being both kind and firm at the same time can be helpful for the parent and child.
3 Things Your Teen Wants You to Know but Is Not Telling You
Though their behavior may seem confusing, your teen’s behavior is purposeful and they are trying to communicate something to you.
