Advice from a Family Therapist: Setting Goals as a Family this New Year
These moments are important. Set days where you can turn off the electronics, and just be present with each other.
Meaningful Holiday Moments
Cultivating meaningful moments with your loved ones can be difficult without some planning.
Family-Friendly Holiday Activities
With the holiday season upon us, it can be difficult to keep track of all the different family-friendly events and activities there are!
Taking Time In
Taking in the time, and making it a point to show your children that you love and care for them will enable them to stay intellectually and emotionally robust.
Teaching Your Child Emotional Regulation
A big part of teaching our little ones how to regulate their emotions is recognizing that what works for some, doesn’t always work for others.
Tips from a Parent Coach: Prioritizing Yourself As a Parent
As a parent, you may feel shame and guilt when you prioritize yourself, but it's normal. In fact, taking care of yourself is one of the best things you can do for your family.
Ignoring A Child’s Pain
Although it's sometimes easier for parents to ignore occasional bad behavior or not follow through on checking in with them, this sets a bad precedent.
Take Care of Yourself..
The truth is, the less we take care of ourselves, the less we have to give others.
Prioritizing Yourself As A Parent
As a parent, it can feel impossible to put yourself first. Someone will always be pulling you in another direction. It's important to know that your feelings, and your exhaustion are all valid.
Secrets Vs. Surprises
Understanding the difference between a secret and a surprise can be confusing and difficult for a child.
Bullying Prevention In Extra-Curricular Activities
What are you doing to help prevent bullying for your child? Encouraging them to join extracurriculars that they like can make all the difference when it comes to having a built-in community and confienced needed.
Parental Involvement with Bullying
As we know, children watch everything we do. More often than not they internalize our behavior as a guide on how to behave in the future.
How To Prevent Bullying
As parents, caregivers and educators- it is our own responsibility to prevent bullying.
Showing Interest in Our Children
From birth, children need experiences and relationships that show them they’re valued, capable human beings who bring pleasure to others.
Sleep Hygiene for Parents
As parents, we often worry so much about our little ones that we forget about ourselves. When it comes to sleep hygiene, we all deserve a routine that leaves us well rested and ready to take on the day.
Helping Your Teen Transition to College
Moving away from home for the first time isn’t easy for everyone. Watching your child graduate and move away to college can be difficult.
Transitions to Middle School and High School
Researchers have found that students anticipating the move to middle school worry about three aspects of the change: logistical, social, and academic.