Parenting through Puberty
Puberty. We’ve all been there and our children are on their way. The word alone can be terrifying and somewhat dreadful- for both parents and...
26 Jul 2018
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20 Jul 2018
School is Cool: Signs of School Refusal in Teens
School refusal is often related to other issues such as anxiety and depression. School refusal can mean added stress to your child, you, and your...
05 Jul 2018
Putting Stress and Anxiety on the Move
We all remember how much pressure comes with being a teenager. The teen years presents itself as a period of developing self-identity and a greater...
29 Jun 2018
Send PTSD Packing: Tips for Parents
Traumatic stress looks different on everyone. A wide range of things can qualify as a traumatic experience for children and teens. It can be a...
22 Jun 2018
Helicopter Parenting: A Concept That Doesn’t Fly
Parents naturally want to be involved in their child’s life. A parent wants to take whatever measures necessary to protect them and keep them healthy. It’s...
04 Jun 2018
Managing a Melodramatic Middle-Schooler: What To Do?
Emotions are uncontrollable, behavior is very controllable. If your daughter has anger issues, this can make you angry. Bad idea. You need to cool it...
25 May 2018
Parenting a Bully: What to do when your daughter is the bully
It usually begins with a phone call from school or another parent saying your daughter is bullying their child. Your immediate reaction is to jump...
18 Apr 2018
Don’t Stress: Managing Stress and Anxiety in Young People
While we don’t usually associate stress and anxiety with young people, there are many children and teenagers that suffer from these debilitating afflictions. In certain...
06 Apr 2018
Study Shows Damaging Effects of Social Media Use Early On in Girls
Social media is a fact of life now. Practically every kid over the age of 10 has a smartphone and some form of social media...
30 Mar 2018
Love Languages: Building an Understanding of the Needs of Others
Everyone expresses love in their own way - some people spend quality time with those they love while others give gifts as a way to...