How can I help my child at home while they are on a waitlist for therapy? It’s so hard to wait. Sometimes it can be up to six months before your child can see a professional. If your child needs therapy, you get stuck thinking there’s nothing you can do. That is so...
Everyone is so busy these days. And eating together as a family becomes difficult to arrange. So, why are family dinners so important? There are many reasons why sitting together at the table for a family meal is essential. The benefits are physical, mental and...
Parenting is the hardest job in the world! I am not kidding! It's also very rewarding. You deserve resources and support so that you can experience the rewards of good parenting. That's why parent coaches are important. Parenting is the hardest job you'll ever have....
Parenting teens is tough work. You want your teens to feel confident in their skin. The teenage years can be the most challenging for kids and their parents. They can be the most awkward in a person’s life. How can you build your teen's self esteem? Great question!...
Boundaries are good for children and parents.Boundaries create a loving family culture based on mutual respect, fairness, cooperation, and kindness.
Do siblings fight at your house? Sibling arguing is totally normal. One moment they are playing together and having fun, the next moment they are arguing and fighting about being first. Siblings fight over toys, the color of their dinner plates or even who the bigger...
"My child has anxiety and is anxious about so many things, so how can school help?" This is a question many parents ask and they should ask it. Because, the beauty about school is that there are many resources available. Some resources are people in the school. The...
The first few days of school can be challenging and frightening for your child who is already anxious. And, as their parent, you stress about what may happen during the school day because you are not there. You want to know how to calm your anxious child. There are...
Have you noticed that your child doesn’t like to be in social situations? Maybe they struggle with communicating with others their age? You want your child to be social and to enjoy being with others. That’s how they make friends...
Parenting is difficult and challenging. There are times when I lose my cool and feel awful afterwards. How do I respond to my child’s feelings without reacting to them? How can I respond not react? Great question! Staying calm seems like the right thing to do, but how...