Tips for Talking to Teens About Sex
Tips for Talking to Teens About Sex Talking to your teens about sex is essential for their overall well-being and development. While it may feel daunting, open and honest communication…
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The Emotional Journey of College Application Anxiety
Under Pressure: The Emotional Journey of College Application Anxiety The journey of choosing a college and getting through the application process can be stressful and time consuming for parents and…
Read More The Power of Play
Nurturing Child Development Through the Power of Play Play is more than just a pastime for children; it’s a crucial aspect of their development that lays the foundation for a…
Read More Top 10 Tech Tips For Families
WALK THE WALK Model a healthy media balance for the children in your life. Kids are very open about how difficult it is to stop snapping, gaming, texting, watching YouTube…
Read More Helping a Child with Climate Change Anxiety
Many adults, as well as children, are growing increasingly anxious about the perilous state of our planet. There are constant news broadcasts relating to devastating floods, disappearing lakes, a melting…
Read More Building Blocks for Self-Esteem in Kids
Self-esteem goes beyond simply feeling good about yourself; it plays a significant role in determining one’s success or failure in life. It is essential to have confidence in your ability…
Read More The Essence of Self Care
The word “Self-Care” has received much well-deserved attention and lip service in recent years. It evokes images of scented baths, massages, meditation, yoga, and curling up with a good book. …
Read More Staying on Track for Successful Summer
“Summer Break” – Those two simple words evoke memories of the exhilaration felt on the last day of school; the sense of freedom and joy knowing we had the entire…
Read More How to Talk to Kids about Alcohol and Drugs
Some conversations are hard between parents and their children, even in the closest families. Parents are responsible for teaching kids about the risk factors surrounding alcohol and drugs, and preparing…
Read More Accomodation and Anxiety
Ask yourself these questions: Do I accommodate my child’s anxiety? In what ways? How can I make changes to help my child develop resilience? As parents, we are wired to…
Read More What is Languishing and How to Cope with it
What is languishing? It’s not a common term we use in our day to day language. However, it IS something we feel often. Think of languishing as the middle ground…
Read More Transition Tips for Summer Time
Prepare for Transitions: As your summer schedule fills up with activities, remember to ease into it. Even the most exuberant extroverts have not mingled with others as per usual. You…
Read More Prenatal and Postpartum Depression
Depression is actually the most common complication of childbearing. It impacts 1 in 7 birthing parents and 1 in 10 partners, and can begin during pregnancy or within the year…
Read More How to Talk to Your Children about Ukraine
How to Talk to Your Children About Ukraine The war in Ukraine continues to be a worldwide issue for everyone. More than 5 million refugees have already fled the country…
Read More Back to School: Tips for Supporting your Socially Anxious Teens
Teens are social creatures by nature. Having regular practice in connecting, maintaining friendships, and learning to resolve conflicts with peers is a social imperative for their developmental stage. However, due…
Read More 10 Tips to Tame Your OCD
Get to Know the Flavors OCD can show up in many ways, it is not just about liking things organized and tidy. Some of the ways OCD appears may seem…
Read More Helping Teens to Re-enter Their Social World
Teens are social creatures by nature. Having regular practice in connecting, maintaining friendships, and learning to resolve conflicts with peers is a social imperative for their developmental stage. However, due…
Read More Could My Teen Be Depressed?
Perhaps more than any moment in our lifetimes, today’s teens are at risk of depression. Our world is an information-rich one with many pressures previous generations couldn’t have dreamed of…
Read More Positive Parenting for the Toddler Years
“Terrible Twos.” “Threenager.” “Fournado.” The toddler and preschool years are a notoriously difficult time for parents. At this age, frequent tantrums, stubbornness and poor impulse control can turn even simple,…
Read More Tips for Managing Back to School – Online
Tips for Managing Back to School – Online This past March, parents, teachers and children were thrust into a new normal of online learning and managing life at home with…
Read More Haley Baker on effects on teens of prolonged quarantine
Read Haley’s article in the Marin Independent Journal: https://www.marinij.com/2020/06/08/youth-in-quarantine-how-prolonged-school-closures-may-affect-young-students/
Read More Re-Examining Discipline
4 Helpful Tips for Lasting Behavioral Changes in your Children Many parents come into therapy seeking help with their child’s behavioral concerns. From big meltdowns to fights with siblings, these…
Read More Behavior Cheat Sheet
Prevention Tips for Parents Clear expectations and priming (planning ahead or coping ahead): Most children benefit from having structure and clear guidelines in their daily routines. This allows your child…
Read More Bullying: Online and Off
A Guide for Parents of Tweens and Teens BULLYING TODAY: Bullying has become a bit more complicated to identify and navigate due to the central role technology plays in our…
Read More The Basics on Bullying
Parents and family members are often unsure what to do when they suspect that their loved one is being bullied in school. Bullying has become a more common issue for…
Read More COMING OUT: A Resource Guide for LGBTQ Youth and Their Parents
As a young person, learning about your own LGBTQ identity and coming out in a heteronormative and cisnormative world can be challenging. To help with the coming out process, here…
Read More WORDS MATTER: Talking Tips for Raising Resilient Kids
Resiliency is one of those characteristics most want and hope will emerge within children at the most opportune moment to overcome difficulties when they arise. The good news is that you can do more than hope for the best. Here are 5 teachable moments backed by research to foster grit and resiliency in your children.
Sleep Smarts: 8 Sleeping Tips for Children
A well-rested child is a child who can learn, grow and manage their feelings better. 1. Daily Routines – Build Habits From the early stages in a baby’s life establish…
Read More GUY TALK: Twelve Tips for Communicating with Boys and Young Men
1) Boys DO want to connect – you just might have to be the one to initiate Boys are often socialized to be competitive and they sometimes don’t have the…
Read More Beating Holiday Worry: Supporting a Child with Anxiety through the Hectic Holidays
The holidays tend to generate lots of excitement as we look forward to spending time with friends and family and enjoying a much-needed break from the obligations of work and…
Read More Top 10 Technology Tips to Help You and Your Family Through the Holiday Season
1) WALK THE WALK Model a healthy media balance for the children in your life. Kids are very open about how difficult it is to stop snapping, gaming, texting, watching…
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