Categories: Addiction, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Parenting
Parental addiction can affect children in detrimental ways. Neglect, abuse, academic difficulties, low self-esteem, behavioral problems and drug and alcohol addiction are just some examples of the devastating issues these children face. There are ways, however, you can help a child cope with a parent who suffers with addiction. Don’t hide the addiction. Children understand […]
Categories: Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Parenting
Parenting is probably one of the most fulfilling aspects of a person’s life, yet it can be quite challenging, to say the least. Unfortunately, there is no all-in-one handbook that parents can use as an effective guide. Plus, each child is different so what may work for one child may not work for another and […]
Categories: Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Parenting, Therapy
The stress teenagers face in our society today can be quite overwhelming at times so it’s important as parents to have open communication with your child. Attempting to engage in conversation with your teen, however, can be quite difficult. Here are 5 ways to effectively communicate with your teen. Ask open-ended questions. Avoid one word […]
Categories: Child Therapy, Parenting, Therapy
Unfortunately, in this day and age, we need to teach our children how to stand up for themselves and be assertive if they ever come in contact with a child molester. Child sexual abuse can happen anywhere, with anyone, at any time so it is extremely important to teach your children what to do if […]
Categories: Child Therapy, Self Esteem, Therapy
Article originally appeared on the website, www.ForSheIsBeautiful.com. I’m a Realist and this Realist knows that you can’t be happy 100% of the time and anyone who tells you otherwise is outright lying. I know that sounds harsh and I’m sure you’ve seen blogs and articles from “Happy People” on how to be as happy as […]
Categories: Child Therapy
Trying to have a conversation with your teen can be quite challenging, to say the least. It’s like pulling teeth to get any sort of information from him/her. It’s extremely important, however, to know what’s going on in your child’s life. Snooping around is one option, but if your teen ever finds out, the trust […]
Categories: Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Parenting
Hi, my name is Alicia, and I like to be in control….of everything! At least, that’s how I used to be. My need for control stems from my anxiety, which stems from having the chronic illness, fibromyalgia, a condition that causes extreme fatigue, overall pain, cognitive dysfunction, muscle stiffness and weakness- plus so much more. […]
Categories: Child Therapy
ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is now a relatively well known childhood problem. When one hears the term “ADHD” images of over-energized children, who cannot sit still and always are on the go come to mind. And yes, (you know them teachers) those kids who must go to the bathroom several times during class […]
Categories: Child Therapy
Well it is almost that time of year again… school is about to reopen after the summer break and many of you parents are dreading homework time. Many of you have not yet recovered from the homework battle scars from the last school year and the prospect of acquiring new ones in the upcoming school […]
Categories: Child Therapy
As most parents with ADHD children know, they have lots of extra energy. In fact some have so much energy that watching them sometimes makes us feel tired and drained ourselves. Here is one tip to help you and your child. Engage your child in some kind of physical activity so they can work off some of […]
