By Lisa Edwards, Parent Coach With any large celebration or holiday, you may find yourself, with your children seated around a large dinner table surrounded by friends and family. This is a happy time, and you want to make sure that your children are using their...
Are you worried about your child feeling spoiled, or ungrateful around the holidays? It is the season of giving, but also a season of “gimme”. Here are 25 activities you can do to start building gratitude this holiday season. Why Gratitude is Important for...
The holidays are just around the corner. A time for joy and merriment. But if your child struggles with anxiety, holidays or big family events can be very difficult. How do you handle family holidays with an anxious child? You CAN alleviate this stress and help...
We've all been there. Feeling like your teen doesn't like you at all. Maybe they are yelling at you? Maybe they are ignoring you? Maybe they are just saying it to your face, “I don’t like you.” You throw your hands up in the air and say, “Fine! Be that way! See...
When your child struggles with anxiety, you wonder, do I add to their anxiety? What could I be doing differently to calm them? We often overlook the power of the parent and the effect they have on the mental health of their child. Look no further as we explore your...
Are you waiting for that phonecall from the teacher? The one where they tell you what a terror your child is being in school? Because you know that at home they seem to always be crying, having a meltdown, not listening to directions and acting out. Or they yell and...
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...