You’ve probably noticed technology is used everywhere and all the time nowadays. Teens and children seem to be particularly glued to their screens, whether it's for texting, social media, or video games. Although it can be frustrating to see them engrossed in their...
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What if making a mistake was okay?: Addressing perfectionism as a family
I was inspired by a previous blog post by colleague, Catherine Mok, LCSW, on good enough parenting linked here. Children and the family system can benefit as a whole when the perspective of parents is shifted toward being good enough and away from achieving perfect or...
Regulating Parents’ Emotions So They Can Effectively Regulate Their Child’s Emotions
Something that I believe every parent can benefit from is finding effective ways to regulate their own emotions so that they can help their children regulate themselves. Parenting is HARD. It’s chaotic, amazing, exhausting, rewarding, expensive, and wonderful all at...
Ways to Increase Connection with your Child When School Starts
Notice the Good and Encourage As you know, the weeks leading up to school and even after school starts can be a rough transition for both you and your kiddo. One way to increase connection with your child is to not only pay attention to the positive things that...