With so much focus on anxiety and depression, what actually makes a teenager happy? You know that loving your child is one of the basic things you can do to keep her mood stable, help maintain positivity, and be successful in life and relationships. But is love enough? Let’s explore 9 different ways that you […]
How to use books to boost your child’s social skills
School is starting and I bet there are a few thoughts on your mind about your kid: Is he going to focus on homework? Will he get good grades? Will he like his teachers (also, will his teachers like him) Will he make friends that aren’t troublemakers? Can he keep friends? And if your child […]
What to Do When Your Teen Refuses Therapy
You know your child needs help but she refuses to go to therapy. This leaves you angry, frustrated, even scared. You want the help for your child but if she refuses therapy, what can you do? I first want to acknowledge your efforts and praise you for wanting to get help for your child. You’re […]
How to Improve Discipline by Giving Your Child Choices
Think for a minute about how many times per day you give your child a direction. 50 times? 100 times? More? I wouldn’t doubt it. Children need a lot of guidance. Now think about how many times per each direction you have to repeat yourself before your child will comply. 3 repeats? 5 repeats? 10? […]