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Is it bullying?
A kid shoved into a locker. Another tripped on the bus. Even the online profile set up specifically to catfish a teen. We all recognize these as examples of overt bullying; unwanted, aggressive behavior meant to take the bullying victim down. It’s behavior just about...
The Cure for Calmness – What you need to know about how tech may be affecting your child
When your children are being stimulated and rewarded at a rate which no other activity or interaction can compete with (besides hard core drugs) then why on earth would they be happy about stopping it to engage in boring chit chat or antiquated hobbies with their elders? Parents are facing a problem today, that no other generation has had to contend with.
It’s Almost Winter: My Child is Still Not Settled in the School Routine
Even though we are approaching the winter months of school, your child could still be on an emotional roller-coaster from a bumpy start to the year.
Social Craze ‘3 AM Challenge’ Waking Kids Up at Night For ‘Likes’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Kids as young as kindergarteners are waking themselves up in the middle of the night and sneaking off, hoping to catch paranormal activity on camera. “That's really frightening as a parent,” said Debbie Breen, a licensed family counselor...
Have the Right Mindset This Holiday Season
Kids of any generation have undoubtedly heard the phrase “When I was a kid….” from parents, grandparents and almost any adult figure in their lives. I, myself heard it countless times from every teacher I ever had growing up. It’s a timeless rite of...
Setting Limits and Sticking with Them
How to coach your child to make the right choice. Limits are crucial to life. Acknowledging your child’s feelings helps them feel understood and develops their ability to identify emotions. Setting limits for your child is very important. As you may remember,...
Living with Your Child’s ADHD
Combined, a child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can have up to 18 symptoms and as little as 12 symptoms — That’s an exhausting list, literally speaking! ADHD is mentally and physically draining, not just for your developing child but for you; as well as other adults who interact with your child on a regular basis.
Targeting Alternative Behaviors
Targeting appropriate behaviors for your child AFTER setting a limit, is arguably the most important aspect of teaching boundaries. This month’s continuation of the 4-part Summer Blog Series will be focusing on instructing your child how to express their feelings appropriately.
Communicating Limits- Strengthening the Parent-Child Relationship using Limit Setting
Communicating Limits- Part 2 of 4 in Our Summer Blog Series Part 1: Acknowledging your Child’s Feelings Part 2 of our summer blog series touches on the importance of boundaries within relationships. Limits are vital for the summer months, as there is more freedom,...
Screen Addict: Addressing Today’s Modern Addiction
You hear older people often start off conversations with “Back in my day” or “when I was your age”. Well, they do so for two reasons; one being for nostalgic purposes, in that things were simpler back then and it’s fun to reminisce and two; to teach us appreciation...
Acknowledging your Child’s Feelings- Strengthening the Parent-Child Relationship using Limit Setting
Acknowledging your Child’s Feelings- Part 1 of 4 in Our Summer Blog Series Do not worry! Just because this is a 4-part series does not mean you cannot get started RIGHT AWAY! This blog talks about the benefits of acknowledging your child’s feelings. By counseling your...
Breaking Bad Habits: 8 Reasons It’s Not Happening
Bad habits are tough to break, and good ones are hard to form. Learn why so many have trouble kicking tough habits, and how to push through failure.