It’s that magical time of year, with pencils, notebooks, and highlighters decorating the aisles in every store. That’s right. It is back to school time! Every child is groaning, while every parent can’t wait for those new shoes to step into the squeaky halls of...
Teenagers hide away, for hours at a time, interacting with their video games or iPads. As parents, we get frustrated wondering, is this healthy? Should I be concerned? Is technology bad? Does all this time they are on screens, connected to their phones, increase...
If you have a teenager with a phone, you have at one time or another said, “Put down your phone and talk to me, look at me, or just do something!” Your teen probably responded with an eye roll or a smart comment. You are sick of nagging them, and you just...
Does it seem like your teen is at home…a lot? They may even be up in that dark cave, called a bedroom, multiple hours a day, only sneaking down to grab some food every so often. You wonder, shouldn’t they be out with friends? Is there something...
Do you struggle knowing how much time to allow your kids on screens? You hear the research that kids are supposed to be outside playing and to stay away from devices. Yet, how do you balance both screen time and outdoor time? I have totally...
change the negative to a positive Negative thinking is a common symptom of anxiety in children. Unfortunately, negative thinking can cause a cycle that is hard to break out of, leading to more anxious feelings. One way to fight those negative thoughts is...
How do you know when to get your child a phone? When is that magical age? Over 84% of the world’s population owns a smartphone according to Bank My Cell. But even more surprising is that in the United states, over HALF of children under 11 have a smartphone reports...
These are big emotions! It is inevitable that at some point you will deal with an outburst from your child that is usually rooted in anger. Sometimes you can see the anger building in your child with emotions pouring out. Other times, your child may go...
They are surly, hormonal, mopey, and sometimes just not pleasant to be around. Yet, they are curious, insightful, and turning into young adults. At times it may feel like a chore to be around your teenagers, but what if it wasn’t? What if you could...
Trauma is the emotional response to a terrible event. It is a perceived threat to your own physical well being or someone important in your life. It can cause a sense of terror or helplessness, which can overwhelm a child. So how can a parent help a child...