Child Counseling

Transition Into High School: Three Tools for Parents of 9th Grade Students

transition into high school

The time of transition into high school is exciting and challenging for 9th grade students and their families.  Your teenager may have many hopes, fears and expectations about high school. There is a lot to look forward to as well as a lot to overcome during the transition into high school and the years following. Your 9th […] Read more…

Parent Guide to Sibling Rivalry: 10-Steps To Increase the Peace

sibling

You’re ready to explode if you hear one more “But that’s not fair!” or “I hate you!” or the ever-popular “Mom, he’s looking at me!” If your children struggle to get along, you’re not alone. Sibling rivalry can quickly become a destructive habit between children. It may also continue throughout the teenage years, or may even begin […] Read more…

A Strong Start to 9th Grade

9th grade strong start

Announcing the debut of the Strong Start Workshop! The Strong Start Workshop is a one of a kind group experience designed for students entering 9th grader. Do you want your teen to simply survive high school… or to thrive? This 8-week workshop will help your teen excel during his or her high school experience. Get […] Read more…

Inside Out Movie: What Your Family Needs to Know

inside out movie

Have you seen Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out movie yet?  It’s a fun, heartfelt movie with the right amount of laughs, tears, struggles, and victories. You’ll watch characters overcome adversity with love, confidence, and sacrifice.  Inside Out is made by those who brought you favorites like Up and Toy Story. It follows the emotional experiences of […] Read more…

Posted in Child Counseling | Comments Off on Inside Out Movie: What Your Family Needs to Know

Summer Activities For Kids: Reduce Stress for You & Your Child

summer activities for kids

It’s summer! What does that mean for you and your family? Summer is a time to regroup, reconnect, and redirect your child’s mind toward positivity. Healthy summer activities can protect your child’s self esteem, interest in learning, and his or her relationship with you. For many families, summer isn’t always about fun and relaxation. It’s often far too easy to […] Read more…

Posted in Child Counseling | Comments Off on Summer Activities For Kids: Reduce Stress for You & Your Child

When Discipline Doesn’t Work: The #1 Solution for Parents

discipline

  Let’s talk about a tough topic: discipline. Many of the families in my practice come to me when they are struggling to find the best way to manage their child’s behavior. Does this scenario feel familiar to you?: “I’m always battling with my 11 yr old daughter over the same issues. Why can’t she just listen to me the […] Read more…

Help Your Child Organize Home and School in 5 Steps

child organize

Does your child organize well? As a parent, you want to feel confident that your child makes the time and the space necessary for things like chores, homework, and taking care of their possessions. Does it seem that you’re always playing catch-up with your child? Are you constantly reminding him or her to do things? […] Read more…

Posted in Child Counseling | Comments Off on Help Your Child Organize Home and School in 5 Steps

Free E-book: Help Your Child Focus

If your child has trouble being focused, you’re not alone! Are you looking for tried and true ways to help your child focus and stay motivated at home or at school? All children can become restless, bored, or difficult occasionally. But you know that the behavior your child is exhibiting is more than that, and it could start […] Read more…

How to Get Your Preteen to Listen

preteen listen, child, teen

Your child is entering the preteen years and will be exploring new thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Are you feeling frustrated with some of the changes you’re seeing in your child? Do you feel less control or influence over your child’s life? Does your preteen sometimes choose to just not listen? You’re in for a lot of surprises […] Read more…

Posted in Child Counseling | Comments Off on How to Get Your Preteen to Listen

Why Your Child is Lying and How to Make It Stop

child is lying

Most children give lying a try at least once. It is natural for a child to test his or her limits. A parent becomes concerned when their child is lying consistently, or without guilt, or about things that are disrupting his or her life. If you want to break the lying habit, make use of these insights and tips. They […] Read more…

Posted in Child Counseling | Comments Off on Why Your Child is Lying and How to Make It Stop