Your mind catches, almost shorts out. Your child just hurled the F-word at you. Time slows down; you realize you’re in uncharted territory. You know that your reaction is important…but what are you supposed to do?Kids don’t come with instruction...
Many people have the misconception that therapy for children is only necessary if they have an uncontrollable behavior problem, or have experienced a huge loss or trauma.The truth is, a child could have the best, most idyllic childhood ever, and still experience...
It’s hard enough just to keep up with the day-to-day aspects of being a parent. Between prying your kids out of bed to make sure they get to school on time, cooking, cleaning, and ensuring their immediate needs are taken care of, there’s a lot to attend to. Then...
With the age of the internet, the global impact of COVID, and the day-and-age where people are quick to counter and cancel others — life can seem overwhelmingly stressful. Systems and processes designed to make life easier and keep us safe can in turn have...
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex behavioral disorder considered to be the most common childhood mental disorder. ADHD affects roughly five to ten percent of children and two to five percent of adults.Signs and Symptoms There are many...
If you are a parent or a teacher or anyone who has ever spent time with children, you know that sometimes… children fight. And that’s ok. In fact, it’s a very normal part of growing up, of learning how to communicate, of navigating how to get along with others....