The holiday season should be about celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To some, the season does bring about positive spiritual growth and the opportunity to make lasting family memories. However, as exciting as the holiday season appears with its shiny Christmas balls, neatly wrapped [...]
Vacation time is supposed to be relaxing, exciting, and enriching, right? You spend hours, even days and weeks, preparing for a family vacation that will be fulfilling. However, if you’re traveling with a teen who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you may find that your vacation is indeed [...]
Although uncommon, children as young as three years old can develop depression. The causes of depression in children can range from trauma and neglect to a big life change to losing a loved one. Recognizing the signs of depression in children can help you determine when your child needs [...]
What does it mean to live the good life? Often, the way we define the good life is closely tied to what we own, the opportunities we have, and the circumstances we find ourselves in. We focus our lives on striving to obtain the things we think will make us [...]
One of the biggest issues parents face today is the effect of social media on kids as they age into their teenage years. After all, this is a new challenge in the scope of human history, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the issue. Where do you even [...]
Humans are complex beings. Little humans can be even more complex. According to an array of experts, brains are fully developed around the age of twenty-five. Adult brains are better equipped to handle situations than little human’s (that is, children’s) brains. Children’s minds aren’t developed enough to handle situations [...]
Have you ever wondered if your child was just being shy or reserved, or whether his or her behavior might be a sign of something more, such as social anxiety in children? If so, read on. This article may be for you. A shy child seems hesitant or withdrawn [...]
“Can you please pick that up?” “We don’t draw on the walls.” “The rule is no screens after 5 pm.” “Are you ready to brush your teeth?” “Will you please help by cleaning up the toys?” “Just do as I said!” “If you don’t get in the car, then [...]
Seeing a therapist is a big decision and it can be intimidating! Picking the right therapist is hard. There are so many different types of therapists out there with so many specialties. What makes a family therapist or counselor any different (throughout this article I will use the words “therapist” [...]
If you notice that your child has trouble focusing on a particular task and is often overtaken by impulses and whatever he or she feels like doing, often without a thought of what the results of actions will be, or if he or she is unusually busy and active [...]
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