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 A shy child seems hesitant or withdrawn [...]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 [...]
Are the worries of all children alike? Like their physical bodies, anxiety manifests differently throughout the phases of childhood and adolescence. Younger children are more likely to be anxious about external things such as bugs, darkness, monsters under the bed, or something terrible happening to their parents. Teens, on [...]
Whether your teen is a tween or an older teen, family counseling can help restore your household’s peace. Even if you have a good relationship with your teenager, pursuing counseling together can build on the strong foundation that’s already there. Benefits of family counseling with your teen. A few [...]
Change can be difficult to navigate for teens. Even adults, who have had more time to develop coping tools, often find themselves struggling to deal with change in their lives. The teenage years are chock-full of changes as one enters adolescence. Depending on how a particular person copes with [...]
You love your kid and want the best for them. As a parent, you want to soothe every bump and bruise; deal with every trial and triumph. You want to help your child succeed in their endeavors and be their counselor when necessary. Yet sometimes, parents, despite their best [...]
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