It’s National Play Therapy Week!
This week is National Play Therapy Week, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to write a little bit about play therapy. Play therapy is an important part of [...]
Back To School!
It's that time of the year again. Everyone's wearing new clothes and carrying organized backpacks and brand new school supplies. Some are even excited to go to school and see [...]
The 12 Things Teenagers Need from their Parents
I work with a lot of teenagers and adolescents. Because of this, I also work with a lot of teens' and adolescents' parents. The teenage years can be great in [...]
Relaxation Techniques for Kids and Teens
When your child is feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, relaxing their body is one of the most helpful things you can do. When someone's emotions are extremely high, their body [...]
The Top Ten Ways to Help your Child With Anxiety
If your child has symptoms of anxiety, I'm sure you want to help them in every way possible, but it can be hard to know what to do. If your [...]
The Nine Red Flags of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Kids and Teens
Everyone worries at times, including kids. Many kids and teens worry about topics such as school, athletic performance, or their health. Sometimes worries are more significant than this, and they [...]
Brené Brown on Courage, Vulnerability, and Shame
Isn't that amazing? It was written by a woman named Brené Brown. Have you ever heard of her? She's a researcher/ storyteller (her words) who specializes in shame and vulnerability and their [...]
How Teens Can Get More, and Better, Sleep
In my last post, we discussed why sleep is so important for teenagers. Today, we're going to talk about how: How do you help your teen get better sleep? First [...]
Five Reasons Sleep is Non-Negotiable for Teenagers
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” – Irish Proverb We all know sleep is important, and most parents try their best [...]
The Hardest Part of Parenting a Child with Anxiety
Having a child with anxiety can be challenging. These kids are often so hesitant to try anything, and sometimes that anxiety can come out in crying, tantrums, nightmares, or bad [...]