One of the most destructive natural disasters in our life time has hit our country. For your child this is undoubtedly the most destructive disaster in his lifetime. With the news running the story nonstop since August 25th, it’s no doubt your child has seen at least a portion of it. Most of the time […]
Separation Anxiety: 12 Ways Parents Can Ease The Worry
Separation anxiety is a normal part of childhood. But for some kids, normal becomes abnormal when separating from their parent is accompanied by deep distress, discomfort, is recurrent, and the reaction is severe. School age children in particular can have debilitating separation anxiety. Read below for the top 12 techniques you can use to help […]
Separation Anxiety: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Did you know separation anxiety is a normal part of childhood? Typically, separation anxiety occurs in toddlerhood and the preschool years. The anxiety normally occurs at the time of separation, the distress is a few minutes in duration, the behaviors aren’t severe, and the anxiety will go away as your child becomes more comfortable with […]
How to Beat The Back to School Blues
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 […]
10 Ways You Are Making Your Child’s Behavior Worse
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: A Lesson In Cultivating Your Child’s Interests
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 […]
Last Minute Summer Activities With Your Child in the Inland Empire
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 […]
The One Phrase You Should Never Say to Your Child
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 […]
Why Is My School Age Child Aggressive?
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 […]
Parenting Advice Children Wish Their Parents Would Take
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 […]
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