Tag: communication
Enjoy Watching Navigate Screen Time: The New Normal FB Live Event
Posted onEnjoy Ruth Freeman LCSW, Amy Alamar Ed D, Autumn Cloud-Ingram LMSW and Aaron Weintraub MS as they discuss navigating screen time during this new normal. Now more than ever, screen time is a fact of life […]
Parenting LGBTQ+ Youth: Let’s Talk
Posted onIf you are the parent of a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ) child, you probably have a lot of questions. Your support is key to your child’s well-being, but you may have to go […]
Does My Child Need To Be In Therapy?
Posted onMaybe you are thinking about taking your child to see a therapist. Or maybe you are just wondering about whether your child’s behavior is in the “normal” range. Maybe a teacher or childcare provider has expressed […]
How to Create a New Family Routine while Kids are Home from School
Posted onNo one can say how long we will be living in isolation. We don’t know if kids will be home from school for a month or if they will end up being home through the summer. […]
Center for Educational Improvement – Peace at Home: Bringing Parent Education Online
Posted onMany parents, especially first time parents, have low levels of self-efficacy in parenting. In fact, 79% of parents want more information about child-rearing (Zepeda, Varela, and Morales, 2004). Parent education programs typically involve a parent educator […]
Bullying in School: Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied & How You Can Help
Posted onIs your child suddenly sullen, withdrawn, or seeming to avoid contact with you? Have you observed marked changes in his behaviors and personality? Is she afraid to ride the school bus or reluctant to go to […]
Connect with Teens: 5 Steps to Better Communication
Posted onThe teenage years are crucial to a person’s healthy development, but they can be daunting to parents. While teens are seeking more independence, parents are grasping for connection. This disconnect can result in a lot of […]
What is Charisma and how can I help my child get it (and get some myself)?
Posted onParents often ask about how to help their children improve social skills. Here are some ideas you can share with your child if he or she motivated to learn some new ways of thinking about connecting […]
Get Ready to be a Positive Parent for your Teen
Posted onYou might be wondering if there is anything you can do now to get ready for the big change. Adolescents can be a magnet for your own unresolved childhood issues. One of my heroes, Dan Siegel, […]
