Discipline can be a touchy subject. Everyone has an opinion and a story to back up their opinion but there isn’t one cookie-cutter approach that will work for every child. Even within one family, siblings may require something different depending on their temperament, their age, or your level of patience after a long day at […]
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The first 8 weeks of school have finally come and gone and it’s time for that first parent-teacher conference. It’s going really well until you hear those dreaded comments about your precious kid- “They’re having a really hard time staying on task.” “They are constantly getting out of their seat and just can’t seem to […]
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Spring break is quickly approaching. While that brings shouts of joy for most children, it is also a reminder that the Georgia Milestone is right around the corner. Since the beginning of March, I have been bombarded with more and more children sharing their fears about the test that is coming up. They are worrying […]
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Holidays can be stressful. Who do we need to buy presents for? What should we get everyone? Which family member are we celebrating with this weekend? When are we going to decorate the tree? What on earth are we going to do with that darn Elf this year?? The to-do lists, questions and Christmas party […]
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Sending your baby off to big kid school for the first time can be daunting, emotional and exciting all at the same time. Starting kindergarten is a major milestone in every child’s life so it’s important to make that first day as great as possible for them. As the parent, you can’t control how the […]
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If you haven’t taken your kids to see Inside Out, or if they saw it without you, run (don’t walk) to your nearest movie theater and see it immediately. The movie has only been out a week and I’ve already used it multiple times in sessions with kids who saw it. Every child I’ve seen […]
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As a play therapist, one of the main things I look for is what children are showing me, not what they are telling me. Children under the age of 10 (and sometimes older), struggle to verbalize what bothers them or what feelings they are experiencing. Therefore, when trying to determine if your child is struggling with anxiety, the […]
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There are few things more frightening to an adolescent than being the victim of a bully. The National Center on Educational Statistics reports that 28% of children in 6th to 12th grade have admitted to being a victim of bullying, while 30% of that same population admitted to being a bully. Bullying is a rapidly […]
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After spring break, every kid starts counting down the days until summer break. They can’t wait to put their books and brains away for a couple of months and focus on fun. However, it doesn’t take long before they are bored, bored and bored. Without school to fill their days, children find themselves endlessly searching […]
Read MoreIn case you missed it, the Anderson Cooper 360º documentary, “The Bully Effect,” is re-airing Sunday night at 8pm on CNN. AC360º follows the lives of three families since they were featured in Lee Hirch’s film, Bully. The presence of bullying in schools has been getting more and more attention over the years and more […]
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