Parenting

Does My Child’s Bedtime Matter During the Summer?
June 24, 2025

When school is out and summer begins, it’s natural for routines to shift. Bedtimes are often stretched later, screens stay on longer and sleep habits can fall by the wayside. While summer brings more freedom and fun, consistent sleep...

ADHD: Is My Child Lazy?
June 3, 2025

Parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) question their child’s motives. They are at a loss of how to address their child’s behavior and let their frustration dominate the power struggle of parenting. ADHD is a mysterious...

Talking Tips for Teens 3
June 3, 2025

So far in 2025, I have been giving parents some tips on how to talk to their teens, and last time I started giving teens tips on how to talk to parents. My hope is that communication in the...

And They’re Off! Emotionally Preparing for Middle School
June 3, 2025

It is that time of year again when we acknowledge our children’s hard work and celebrate their transition from one chapter of their life to another with graduation ceremonies and parties. While the word “graduation” typically evokes thoughts of...

Catching Your Child Green-Handed
June 3, 2025

The Parent Trap “Once again, you didn’t do your chores like you were told!” “Hitting your brother when you are mad is not okay.” “What have I said about your dirty dishes? It is your responsibility to rinse and...

What “Tantrums” Can Tell You
June 3, 2025

Tantrums are often loud, messy, and emotionally charged, but they’re also incredibly important. While it may look like your child is “just trying to get attention” or “being difficult,” tantrums are a form of communication. Young children (and even...

Why Routines Are Especially Important for Kids with ADHD
June 3, 2025

For children with ADHD, the world can often feel unpredictable and overwhelming. Their brains are constantly taking in information, jumping from thought to thought, and struggling to filter out distractions. This is where routines become incredibly powerful. A consistent...

Talking Tips for Teens 2
April 16, 2025

So far in 2025, I have been giving parents some tips on how to talk to their teens, and last time I started giving teens tips on how to talk to parents. My hope is that communication in the...

How to Talk to Your Teen – Part 3
April 8, 2025

So far this year, we have been looking at tips on how to talk to our teenagers and how to make 2025 “The Year of Communication.” In Part 1, we looked at avoiding lecturing, active listening, and validation instead...

What is Play Therapy and is it Right for My Child?
February 21, 2025

“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” -Plato Child-centered play therapy (CCPT) is the oldest and most researched therapy for children. Children are at a different developmental age...