Questions to Help Draw Out Withdrawn Kids and Teens

Questions to Help Draw Out Withdrawn Kids and Teens

Being a parent is a flying by the seat of your pants kind of roller coaster, except no one’s there to ensure you’re tall enough to ride or strap you in safely.  The teen years are notorious for presenting a challenge that’s felt by both parents and teens alike....
7 Hidden Signs of Teen Anxiety

7 Hidden Signs of Teen Anxiety

Anxiety in teens is tricky. While a little bit sprinkled throughout the teenage years is normal, how do you know how much is too much? If your teen seems to be struggling, what can you do to help – especially if they aren’t as open with you as they used to...
How Divorce with Kids in Roseville, CA  Affects Children

How Divorce with Kids in Roseville, CA Affects Children

Here’s the bad news: divorce with kids in Roseville, CA is hard to go through. There is no way to fast forward past the pain that they feel. However, there are ways to make it easier, and make kids feel safe and loved, in spite of the major rupture to the family...
Benefits of Family Counseling

Benefits of Family Counseling

Your daughter is already mad at you because you won’t let her get a cell phone. The kids have met Dale, your new boyfriend a few times, and it didn’t go well. You and Dale are both worried about your kids meeting his kids, and to top it off your youngest has recently...
How to Handle Behavior Problems: Tips for Parents

How to Handle Behavior Problems: Tips for Parents

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...
The Gift of Mental Health Tools for Children

The Gift of Mental Health Tools for Children

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...