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.
Self-Care for New Parents
Though it is important to tend to your baby’s needs and serve as a consistent caregiver for them, self-care is essential for new parents.
The Dethroned Child: When a Firstborn Gains a Sibling
When a firstborn becomes a sibling, he/she becomes a dethroned child may act out and engage in attention seeking behavior.
GRIT: A New Way to Measure Future Success
What if your child’s success in school was dependent upon their ability to complete a project, even when it gets hard?
Sleep and Nighttime Routines for Children
Sleep can be quite a challenge for many parents, as they can’t figure out how to get their child to go to bed.
Play Therapy 101 – Part 1: “How Was School Today?”
Play Therapy can be used as a tool to help address not only emotional challenges, but also cognitive and behavioral struggles as well.
After-School Meltdowns
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.
Tips for Creating Healthy Families
Creating healthy families involves providing safety and comfort, modeling strong communication skills, & creating opportunities for bonding as a team.
Homework “Meltdowns”
Homework “meltdowns” aren’t occurring to make everyone’s night miserable, but as an avenue for your child to communicate a need.
