Tag: emotions
World Mental Health Day 2021
Posted onAre you concerned about your child or teen’s mental health?Wondering how you can really help?Do you question how well mental health providers respect culture and ethnicity? Some are declaring a “pediatric mental health emergency” because so […]
Help! My Toddler is Screaming a Lot!
Posted onToddlers are impulsive and have a hard time stopping themselves from doing things that: Feel good (yup, screaming feels good to little ones) Worked in the past (chances are that every time your toddler screams someone […]
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. […]
From the heart, at a time that matters most
Posted onThis is a shout out to my daughter, Andrea Grace Freeman. Pictured here is Pirate Patty. Also pictured are my granddaughter, Violet, and me. You can see that we really like each other. Yesterday while I […]
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Posted onIs your child suddenly sullen, withdrawn, or seeming to avoid contact with you?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 […]
How do I teach my child self-control?
Posted onSome people think that if I can just be “strong” (have enough determination or self-discipline) I won’t eat that chocolate cake and I will be able to lose weight. Or I will get my taxes started […]
Sibling Rivalry: How Do I Get My Toddler to Calm Down?
Posted onIf you don’t think it is a big deal to be replaced by a baby brother after being the princess of the household and the apple of daddy and mommy’s eyes for 2 or more years, […]