Not another night of tantrums! It’s time for dinner. You’ve had a long day. Your child refuses to eat what you’ve offered and you snap at him. He starts screaming louder and the tornado of tantrums begin. Nothing you try makes it better. You wonder if anything will. You’re tired of this and think to …
Eye rolling, talking back and deep sighs. Few things can raise a parent’s blood pressure faster than these common kid behaviors. We know it rarely helps, but many parents can’t seem to stop from reacting in a big way. This only adds more stress and strife. The growing distance and anger are setting up ideal …
Anxiety and depression in children and teens have been on the rise since 2012. The impact reaches across all demographics. 10-20% of school-aged children experience anxiety symptoms and an even greater percentage experience significant stress that does not qualify as a disorder. Excessive stress at any age has a negative impact on a person’s mental …
Sports and after-school activities have started kicking back up and it’s been a challenge getting our family and kids into a rhythm. If you’re a parent with a busy calendar, you can understand the balance of having a routine and being flexible. Routine gives a sense of safety, but providing changes keeps kids engaged and …
Is homework ruining your family evening time? For a lot of folks, it’s a dreaded and lengthy battle each night. Kids come home physically and mentally drained from their day at school. Parents are getting off of long days at work and equally exhausted. Throw in some afterschool activities to juggle around and it can …
The CDC reports that suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth. Increasing stories in the news are bringing to our awareness the seriousness of childhood depression. Many parents feel overwhelmed, frustrated or frightened by the topic. It’s important to shed some light on the issue so that we can recognize the signs …
