Category: The Counselor Is In
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When Mom Needs to Say Sorry
Picture this: My eight year old needs to brush her hair. I gently remind her by saying “Please remember to brush your…
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Be Firm But Not Rude
Someone is acting like a jerk toward your daughter or son. How should he or she respond? Hopefully it is assertively but…
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When to have the "Talk"?
When to have the “Talk”? I don’t remember when my mom had the “talk” with me. You know, about sex. I do…
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Teaching Our Kids (and Ourselves) How to Handle Anger
“Don’t do something permanently stupid because you are temporarily upset.” The unknown author of this quote realized something for all of us…
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The Power of a couples Connection can electrify the happiness for your children
The Power of a couples Connection can electrify the happiness for your children A guest post by Stuart Fensterheim LCSW, The Couples…
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My Teenager is So Moody!
My Teenager is So Moody! “I hate my life!” “I have the best friends!” “I am never talking to her again!” Have…
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Do All Kids Have ADHD?
Do All Kids Have ADHD? “Sit still!” “Pay attention!” “Keep your hands to yourself!” These might be common phrases your children hear.…
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Help Make a Teenager's Life Go Smoother
Hormones, mood swings, and navigating romantic interests-fun things that teenagers have to deal with for the first time. Add that with our…
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Who is acting like a child? Hangry!
I first heard this “word” last November while in Disney World. I was so hungry that I stopped my group (which included…
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How to Navigate the Social Media World with Teens
Instagram, Kick, Facebook, Tumblr, Vine, Twitter. There are so many different social media sites, it seems impossible to keep up. But as…
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Help Boost Your Children’s Self Esteem and Mean It!
“I’m ugly” “I can’t do it” “You don’t like me” “I don’t want to try” Hearing these words from your child are…
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Ferguson-What Do We Say To Our Kids
A tragedy has occurred in my community. No matter what side you are on, I hope we can all agree on that.…