Children face an array of social issues at school and online. Bullying has gained significant attention recently, with stories of young children hurting themselves as a result of social media or in-school harassment becoming a weekly news topic. Peer pressure also...
Trauma can take on many forms. Some are obvious such as abuse, neglect, the death of a loved one, or a severe injury. Other forms of trauma are not as obvious, but can have a lasting impact nonetheless. These may include bullying, experiencing divorce, or rejection by...
It may sometimes seem like emotions come up out of the blue. Maybe your child arrives home from school, seemingly quiet and content, only to explode in anger at you moments later. Or maybe you suddenly feel like your patience is razor thin and that at any given time,...
Last week, we addressed the topic of emotions and acknowledged that this can often be a challenging point of discussion in the home. This week, I’d like to offer a few ideas on how to start bringing up emotions with your kids. Some kids don’t talk very much or they...
Emotions can be challenging to talk about and navigate, especially with children. As we move through this month’s postings, I hope to give you some ways to better help your kids talk about their feelings and emotions. By partnering in this process with me, I hope,...
