Blog: Parenting
Ways to Support a Teen through Divorce
1. Be respectful of his/her feelings. Don’t try to minimize the event with logic (“Can’t you see I am happier now?” “Would you really want me back in that situation?”...
Ways to Support a Teen through Divorce
1. Be respectful of his/her feelings. Don’t try to minimize the event with logic (“Can’t you see I am happier now?” “Would you really want me back in that situation?”...
How to Deal with Bullying and Teasing
If you learn that someone is being bullied or teased, do something to help. Talk to the teacher, principal, teacher aid, yard duty teacher, etc. If you are concerned that...
How to Deal with Bullying and Teasing
If you learn that someone is being bullied or teased, do something to help. Talk to the teacher, principal, teacher aid, yard duty teacher, etc. If you are concerned that...
Getting Kids Back on Schedule After a School Break
During school vacations many families enjoy a more relaxed schedule. This can be fun and enjoyable for traditionally busy parents as well as students. But when the vacation comes to...
Getting Kids Back on Schedule After a School Break
During school vacations many families enjoy a more relaxed schedule. This can be fun and enjoyable for traditionally busy parents as well as students. But when the vacation comes to...
Single Parenting in the Summer
During the school year it can be difficult enough for single parents to keep kids cared for and out of trouble, but when summer arrives and school activities are no...
Single Parenting in the Summer
During the school year it can be difficult enough for single parents to keep kids cared for and out of trouble, but when summer arrives and school activities are no...
How can I tell if my child needs therapy as we ...
Many adults now acknowledge the benefit of a supportive professional as they face the challenges a divorce inevitably brings. But many parents are unsure at what point their child may...
How can I tell if my child needs therapy as we ...
Many adults now acknowledge the benefit of a supportive professional as they face the challenges a divorce inevitably brings. But many parents are unsure at what point their child may...
5 Tips for Parenting Children with Anxiety
When it comes to anxiety, the goal is not to eliminate it, but rather to help children manage their worries and be willing to face them. While it may come...
5 Tips for Parenting Children with Anxiety
When it comes to anxiety, the goal is not to eliminate it, but rather to help children manage their worries and be willing to face them. While it may come...
Using Social Stories to Overcome Childhood Situ...
As an elementary school social worker, I often encounter children with a range of mental health challenges. While some are struggling with more severe difficulties, many have relatively “low-level” social-emotional...
Using Social Stories to Overcome Childhood Situ...
As an elementary school social worker, I often encounter children with a range of mental health challenges. While some are struggling with more severe difficulties, many have relatively “low-level” social-emotional...
Suicide Intervention Resources for Parents of C...
Suicide in children and teens is a major public health concern and is among the leading causes of death in the United States. In fact, according to the National Institute...
Suicide Intervention Resources for Parents of C...
Suicide in children and teens is a major public health concern and is among the leading causes of death in the United States. In fact, according to the National Institute...
25 Screen-Free Activities for Summertime Family...
Summer break commonly brings a sense of freedom from the pressures of homework, grades, and rigid scheduling for kids and their parents alike. Children suddenly transition from a great deal...
25 Screen-Free Activities for Summertime Family...
Summer break commonly brings a sense of freedom from the pressures of homework, grades, and rigid scheduling for kids and their parents alike. Children suddenly transition from a great deal...
Pediatric Concussions: What Parents Should Know...
The topic of concussions has generally been in reference to professional sport athletes, although we now know that children and adolescents are also common victims of this injury, which can...
Pediatric Concussions: What Parents Should Know...
The topic of concussions has generally been in reference to professional sport athletes, although we now know that children and adolescents are also common victims of this injury, which can...
A Parenting Win-Win: Practicing Self-Care with ...
Self-care refers to intentional activities that are aimed at promoting and maintaining physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. While the particular experience that best suits an individual may vary greatly,...
A Parenting Win-Win: Practicing Self-Care with ...
Self-care refers to intentional activities that are aimed at promoting and maintaining physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. While the particular experience that best suits an individual may vary greatly,...