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The Benefits of Playing with Your Child
Before we jump in, let’s acknowledge that your schedule is busy….like really busy! Adding another task to your list might sound unthinkable, and I get that. Go with me though, what if adding in one 15 minute activity each day (or most days) could actually save you...
4 Reasons Why Your Kids & Teens Need to Video Chat … Even During School
As a parent, you may be over all the electronic communication happening. You're trying your best to help your child or teenager stay on track in school during this difficult time. How can you motivate them? How can you help them better engage with their work? What can...
Insomnia In the Midst of a Pandemic: What can you do?
So, it's here. A pandemic. Covid-19. Novel Coronavirus. I think of all the individuals I have worked with over time to help improve their sleep, and all I can think of is - I bet it's falling to pieces right now. I wanted to take some time to write about some of the...
Makeshift Home-school Parent: Tips for surviving unexpected weeks of educating your child at home
As parents around the nation gear up to start homeschooling to some degree we thought it might be helpful to discuss some strategies to make the transition a bit easier. This period of time is so unique and unprecedented. While children may not understand what is...
5 Common Timeout and Ignoring Mistakes – and How to Correct Them
If you've ever tried "timeout" or "ignoring" as strategies for managing your child's behavior, then at one time or another you've probably given up and said "this isn't working!" If you feel as though your attempts are not successful, read our list of 5 common timeout...
5 Real Strategies to Improve your Self-Care
As a therapist I often find myself suggesting that clients take time to invest in themselves by engaging in self-care. Not surprisingly, they often agree that they need to do something and often lift their brow at the term “self-care.” For as often as I hear this...