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!...
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...
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...
My child has anxiety, now what? Are you discovering that your child has lots of anxious feelings? Are they often worried and fearful? If you think your child is suffering from anxiety, then you are probably wondering “Now what?” “Is there a cure for anxiety?”I...
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...
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...
Are you frustrated by meltdowns at your house? Does this sound familiar to you? “I can’t believe it happened again! My kids are finally playing well together, one of them upsets the other and instantly ~ major meltdown. Of course, I overreact and everything goes...
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...