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Summer Blues: Back to School
August 24, 2017

As the days of summer are coming to an end, a new school year is quickly approaching us. Summers tend to be non-structured and care-free, so getting back into “the swing of things” with a new school year comes...

Mindfulness at Any Age
August 22, 2017

So, just what is this mindfulness you speak of? Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of our thoughts, emotions, or experiences—where we are and what we’re doing, on a moment-to-moment basis. Mindfulness avoids judgment...

Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) – What is it?
August 17, 2017

Parenting is just hard.  While it comes naturally to some, it doesn’t come naturally to all.  Luckily, there are a ton of great books out there to give you hand.  Very few of them, however, actually give you ways...

5 Ways to Build Communication with Your Middle Schooler
August 15, 2017

Set up a date – schedule a reoccurring monthly one on one date with your middle schooler where they are encouraged to think of topics they want to discuss with you and in return you get to pick one...

6 Perks of Becoming Empty Nesters
August 14, 2017

With summer coming to an end, this can be an emotional time for parents of college bound children. Instead of worrying about what life will be like without children at home, I encourage couples to view this time to...

Academic Accommodations and ADHD
August 14, 2017

Is your child eligible for academic accommodations?  Parents and students often wonder about qualifying for academic accommodations, including extra time on standardized testing, in the context of a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  Academic accommodations typically granted for students...

Parent Tips for Managing Effects of 13 Reasons Why
May 2, 2017

With Netflix being one of the most common avenues for entertainment, 13 Reasons Why is quickly becoming a popular show among preteens and teens right now. The series, 13 Reasons Why, is an adaptation of Jay Asher’s popular novel....

The Power of Therapy
April 28, 2017

There are a lot of reasons that people choose to seek counseling. The benefits of counseling can be unending, but sometimes making the first appointment can be hard. Maybe you’re thinking about whether it would be helpful, but are...

4 Ways to Weather the Waves of Transition/ Loss
April 11, 2017

Even for those of us who crave adventure, change can be terrifying. Whether it is expected change, like our students who are going from one school to the next, or unexpected change, like a lost job or loved one,...

Coping with the Big Bad Wolf: Test Anxiety
March 17, 2017

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...