The current Ebola outbreak is all over the media right now. It is an unfamiliar disease to the United States, and many people are fearful about Ebola spreading any further than it has. Even if you are not discussing it at home as a family, chances are your children are still hearing about it through conversations with their peers or around their schools. Children process information about a potential threat very differently than adults do.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Primer
We hear the term ADHD all the time but don’t necessarily know much about it. Here’s some basic information to help you have a better understanding and maybe even determine if your child or someone you know should be evaluated.
Back to School Stress for Students with Disabilities
Going back to school can be additionally stressful for students with disabilities. Here are some tips for helping your student transition well.
Understanding Your Teen: Today’s Marijuana
Studies are showing that marijuana use is becoming more prevalent in teens and that this use can cause lasting damage. Here’s what you need to know.
College Bound: Coping with Separation Anxiety
You’ve probably done quite a bit to prepare your kid for college. But have you considered separation anxiety? Chances are you’ll both experience it.
Pro Sports Wives: Balancing Back to School
As a pro sports wife, balancing back to school comes with challenges. With your husband away, much of the responsibility falls on you. How do you balance?
Preparing for a New School Year as a Family
It’s important to prepare for a new school year as a family. Family meetings, schedules, goals- these will help you start the school year right.
Managing the Back to School Blues
Back to school can be a difficult time of transition for both parents and kids. Here are some ideas for helping your kids (and yourself) through this time.
New School Year; New Routines
With the start of a new school year comes new routines. Here are some tips for implementing those routines well… with less stress for you and your kids.
Attachment and Detachment: Finding a Balance for Your Relationships
The hallmark of healthy attachment to another person is marked by safety in the relationship. Showing concern for others, enjoying spending time with them, and feeling connected— these are all elements of healthy attachment. There is permission to be one’s own self without fear of judgment.
