When our kids get anxious, of course we want to make them feel better. But, by protecting them from the things that upset them, anxiety may worsen. The best way to help our kids overcome anxiety is to ...
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Button Pushing 101
We all have reactions & reactivity. It’s recognizing what we are feeling in the moment & trying to break the cycle of our past familial interactions. The goal is to see the patterns and learn ...
10 Tips to Overcome Parenting Challenges:
Discuss differences behind closed doors - your children don’t need to hear you arguing (but it’s certainly Ok for them to hear it on occasion if they see the apologies & some resolution). It’s ok ...
The Importance of a Quality Connection with your Child
Summer is an ideal time to hone in on your CONNECTION with your children. I've written about this before, but in helping clients who are going through challenges with their kids, I keep coming back ...
My Soon to be Empty Nest
Does an Empty Nest Signify the End of our Parenting Influence? I’ve talked before about my daughter leaving for college this fall and my nervous anticipation about her being gone. But, as I get ...
The Kids Are Not Alright!
Last week I discussed some statistics of what is going on with our kids - increasing levels of anxiety, sadness, fears and depression. Recently, “The New York Times” interviewed school counselors ...
