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...
Lisa Edwards
Make Anxiety In Kids Disappear With Gratitude
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 To Know When To Get Your Child A Phone
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...
Dealing With Angry Outbursts
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...
6 Immediate Steps To Spending Quality Time With Your Teenager
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 In Children: How Can A Parent Help?
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...
Questions for Parent Teacher Conferences
Finally, the time has arrived for you to attend parent teacher conferences. You can learn about how your child is actually doing in class. Are they a star student? Are they the class clown? Will they take at least pass to the next grade? ...
My Child’s IEP…What Can I Ask To Be On It?
Don't miss this list of 75+ Accommodations & Modifications does your child have an IEP? Navigating the world with a child who has disabilities is already challenging. Our job as parents is to help advocate for our children to get the supports they need to succeed....
Good Manners: The Key To Saving Our Economy
Do you teach your kids good manners? Who would have thought that “please” and “thank you” could be two of the most powerful words that you could teach your children? I have had multiple experiences in the last few months that tell me that people are just not...
7 Reasons The Transition to Middle School Is Scary
Is your child going to transition to Middle School? Does this send chills down your spine? It is hard not to recollect our own Middle School experiences and wonder if our children can survive this time. Here are 7 Reasons why the transition to Middle...