Resilience is one of those traits that doesn’t always come naturally for kids but is absolutely crucial to their emotional development. Being able to cope with and bounce back from difficult circumstances will allow them to try new things, be independent, and recover from the harsh blows that life will inevitably deal them. Here are […]
When Kids Don’t Want To Go To Therapy
Getting children to go to therapy can be a real challenge for some parents. Not only does a son or daughter need some extra help in dealing with his/her emotions, but therapy sessions can be painful or awkward and make kids feel like they’re even more of a misfit when they may already be struggling […]
Cultivating Your Teen’s Self-Worth
Teen years are ROUGH! Puberty, new emotions, peer pressure, and awkward dating situations can really heighten our kids’ insecurities at a time when they are particularly vulnerable. With all the challenges that these young people may be facing, is it even possible for us as parents to help them develop good self-esteem? The answer is YES! Here are […]
The Price of Shame
“Public shaming as a blood sport has got to stop.” How many of us have experienced the feelings of shame and humiliation at some point in our lives? How many parents have felt the helplessness of watching their child be bullied or publicly excluded? How many of us have clicked on a Facebook or news […]