It’s that time again. Back to school. Every channel on TV is running commercials of excited children, who are smiling and enthusiastically marching off to class. But your child may not be so cheerful. Lots of children struggle with the adjustment of returning to school. Fears of mean teachers, anxiety about making friends, sadness about […]
It’s that time again. Back to school. Every channel on TV is running commercials of excited children, who are smiling and enthusiastically marching off to class. But your child may not be so cheerful. Lots of children struggle with the adjustment of returning to school. Fears of mean teachers, anxiety about making friends, sadness about […]
Overwhelmed. Concerned. Worried. Frustrated. Confused. Angry. Hopeless. Stressed. These are words I’ve heard parents say when they sit with me to talk about their child’s behavior. As a parent I bet you might have a few more words on your list, too. If you’re struggling with your child’s behavior, you are not alone. Kids do […]
Overwhelmed. Concerned. Worried. Frustrated. Confused. Angry. Hopeless. Stressed. These are words I’ve heard parents say when they sit with me to talk about their child’s behavior. As a parent I bet you might have a few more words on your list, too. If you’re struggling with your child’s behavior, you are not alone. Kids do […]
Shark week comes around every August, but it wasn’t until this year that I really reflected on the meaning it has for the children of America. What I take from it is that a fascination in a single topic can transform popular culture and have a ripple effect in the lives of many kids in […]
Shark week comes around every August, but it wasn’t until this year that I really reflected on the meaning it has for the children of America. What I take from it is that a fascination in a single topic can transform popular culture and have a ripple effect in the lives of many kids in […]
School’s almost back in session and your child’s boredom has reached it’s peak. Why don’t the two of you get away together to do some parent-child bonding before the start of the school year? Bonus if you make these activities an award for good behavior! Ceramic Cupboard 1660 Hamner Ave., Norco, CA 92860 A great […]
School’s almost back in session and your child’s boredom has reached it’s peak. Why don’t the two of you get away together to do some parent-child bonding before the start of the school year? Bonus if you make these activities an award for good behavior! Ceramic Cupboard 1660 Hamner Ave., Norco, CA 92860 A great […]
You get a lot a lot of defiance on a daily basis from your child. He’s seems to have all the excuses in the world to avoid doing his chores, his homework, being nice to sister…the list goes on and on. I get it. You’re frustrated by all the stall tactics. You can think of […]
You get a lot a lot of defiance on a daily basis from your child. He’s seems to have all the excuses in the world to avoid doing his chores, his homework, being nice to sister…the list goes on and on. I get it. You’re frustrated by all the stall tactics. You can think of […]
Hitting. Kicking. Spitting. Throwing things. You thought these behaviors were for kids still in diapers but yet here you are, extremely concerned and frustrated because your school age child is exhibiting aggressive behaviors. These behaviors are not a normal part of growing up. These are challenging behaviors and you deserve all the support you can […]
Hitting. Kicking. Spitting. Throwing things. You thought these behaviors were for kids still in diapers but yet here you are, extremely concerned and frustrated because your school age child is exhibiting aggressive behaviors. These behaviors are not a normal part of growing up. These are challenging behaviors and you deserve all the support you can […]
From all my years as a child therapist my job was to help children use their voice to tell their parents what they need to have a healthy, happy childhood. From children as young as 2 to as old as 17, here is some parenting advice that I have heard them wish they could say […]
From all my years as a child therapist my job was to help children use their voice to tell their parents what they need to have a healthy, happy childhood. From children as young as 2 to as old as 17, here is some parenting advice that I have heard them wish they could say […]
It’s important to feel comfortable with every healthcare provider who is seeing your child. A child therapist for your child’s mental/behavioral health is no exception. Read below for five important qualities you should look for in a child therapist, and strategies for knowing which one is the right one for your child. 1) A great […]
It’s important to feel comfortable with every healthcare provider who is seeing your child. A child therapist for your child’s mental/behavioral health is no exception. Read below for five important qualities you should look for in a child therapist, and strategies for knowing which one is the right one for your child. 1) A great […]
The world in general can be a confusing place for young children, and with all the recent terror activity on the television, it can be downright scary. Chances are if you have feelings about the recent terror attacks, your child does too. As these events become more common, you might be increasingly nervous about […]
Play therapy is a special type of therapy that can help your child overcome the challenges in his or her life. But you may have noticed as you’ve been doing your research to find the right treatment for your child that there’s a lot of information out there. And you’re not sure what the […]
Play therapy is a special type of therapy that can help your child overcome the challenges in his or her life. But you may have noticed as you’ve been doing your research to find the right treatment for your child that there’s a lot of information out there. And you’re not sure what the […]
