Spring is a time when we often tidy up our homes, but it can also be a great opportunity to evaluate our family life, reset priorities, start fresh, and toss out any emotional “junk” that we may be carrying. We can also “spring clean” our priorities with our family time as well. The weather is […]
Helping Teens Resist Peer Pressure With “The X-Plan”
One of the toughest challenges adolescents face is peer pressure. For most teens, the desire to fit in and be accepted is very important. Feeling accepted by others can outweigh their ability to think clearly and really evaluate the consequences to their choices (not to mention that their young brains are still developing!). This may […]
How To Teach Kids To Be Resilient
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 […]