Have you ever wondered why your kids act up? Boy, I can think of several visits with friends gone sour after my kid’s constant interruptions. Or the times when a full-blown fit erupts in the checkout line. Every parent can understand these moments of aggravation and it’s also natural for kids to test their world and …
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It can be tough for children to understand what they’re feeling and to channel those feelings in positive ways. A key in supporting children is to help them gain emotional intelligence — knowing what emotions are, how they work, and how to use/manage them. Another treatment growing rapidly in popularity is to develop mindfulness practices, a …
At a restaurant your child randomly yells out odd sounds. In the grocery store, your daughter flaps her arms when the cold air of the freezer section hits her skin. When asked to leave, your son has a meltdown because he didn’t finish the level he was at on a video game. Your family just can’t go …
A little anxiety is normal and appropriate fear is even healthy. But sometimes kids have more than a little case of the ‘jitters’ and parents can feel overwhelmed with what to do. Anxiety is the top mental health problem affecting kids and teens today. The good news is that it’s very treatable. Anxiety in Kids Anxiety looks different in every …
Many parents today are looking for alternative treatments for helping their children (and themselves) with ADHD symptoms. Sometimes medication can be a necessary and effective tool. Most experts recommend that even with medication, the most long-term success is experienced when medication is combined with therapy. In this article series, we are going to explore other …
Parents have questions on numerous topics. The internet is filled with resources. Below is an alphabetical listing of common areas of concern with some general tips for your reference. General Information Helpful Parenting Information …
