The beginning of the school year is nearly upon us. For many kids, the hustle and bustle of assembling the right school supplies, meeting new teachers and sharing stories of summer vacations brings excitement and anticipation of a fresh start, and a renewed sense of...
Has your child appeared sad, sullen, or irritable – more so than usual – for a few weeks? Have their grades, self-confidence, and sense of hope taken a nose-dive, yet to recover? Are they more self-critical or negative, or just not interested in things...
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...
Join us this month as we focus on the important topic of kids and emotions. Gain valuable insight into the internal lives of children and teens, along with thoughtful insight regarding how to guide and walk alongside the youth in your life. This series is written by...
Suicide is an extremely terrifying subject for most people, and especially so for parents of young children and teens. Statistics show that, between 2007 and 2015, suicide rates doubled among teen girls and increased by 30% in teen boys. Instances of cyber bullying,...
Many parents become frustrated and short-tempered when their children are acting out. Your child might be throwing constant temper tantrums; they might be yelling back in response to your seemingly calm question; or they may be showing extreme highs and lows of...
