As a parent, it’s natural to want to do everything you can to keep your child healthy and happy. One of the best things you…

Validation is the process of acknowledging and accepting another person’s feelings, thoughts, and experiences as valid and important. It involves actively listening to someone and…

If your child has experienced trauma, it is important to understand that their behavior may be impacted as a result. One common behavior that can…

it is important to address the topic of fostering or adopting a child from a different race or ethnicity than your own. It is a…

Congratulations on taking the brave and loving step to adopt a child! Whether you have just completed the adoption process or have been a parent…

Weighted stuffed animals have become increasingly popular in recent years as a tool for children with anxiety, sensory processing disorders, and other special needs. These…

It can be difficult for parents to address their teenager’s promiscuity, especially if the teenager is engaging in behaviors that the parent disagrees with or…

A “window of tolerance” is a term that is used to describe the range of emotions that a person is able to comfortably experience and…

The holiday season is a time of joy and cheer, but for some it can be an especially tough period. The holiday season can be…

It’s natural for children to have strong emotions and sometimes act out in ways that are inappropriate or harmful. However, it’s important to address aggressive…

A Summer Routine to Help Kids Thrive! Summer is a time to be outside, to go on adventures, and have lots of fun in the…

Springtime is officially here! Flowers are blooming, trees are budding, and the grass gets greener after every rain! It’s time to open the windows and…

Social media has become increasingly more popular with children over the last few years. But as the popularity increases, as do the risks. One of…

Hypervigilance is a Symptom of Anxiety Hypervigilance can be a symptom of several underlying mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and schizophrenia. If your…

Guest blogpost by  Amanda Brown-Kidwell, Child & Adolescent Therapist  “It takes a village to raise a child.” If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ve probably…

The Effects of Social Media on Teenagers (Social Effects) The emergence of social media has changed the lives of people of all ages. But it…

Mindfulness Techniques for Parenting It’s no secret that raising children, especially those diagnosed with a mental health disorder, can be overwhelming for many parents. And…

For many parents, the start of the school year marks the beginning of the frantic, “I forgot!” phone calls or texts from their tweens. The…

Post-Partum Anxiety Most new moms are screened by their doctor for post-partum depression (PPD) symptoms, but did you know that new mothers can also be…

Post-Partum Depression vs. The Baby Blues Having a baby is a major change in anyone’s lives, whether it be a first child or adding another…

Working Through Anticipatory Grief of Your Child Leaving for College You watched with enthusiasm, and pure joy as your child walked across the graduation stage…

Top 10 small moments of connection throughout the day The daily routine can become monotonous and days can pass by with little thought about our…

For some families, back to school time means back to chaotic, stress-filled mornings. Do you find that there is always one child who seems always…

Instilling Social Distancing and Healthy Habits in Kids School is just around the corner and helping your child understand staying healthy during Covid-19 is crucial,…

Building Healthy Friendships with Peers (Elementary Aged)   Building healthy relationships is a fundamental part of growing up and having a prime social life during…

Getting Kids Sleeping in Their Own Beds Without Fights   Even before your child was born, you probably set their room up and made it…

Childcare for New Parents – Choosing Between In-Home Vs. Daycare   One of the hardest decisions you will have to make as a working parent…

Balancing Virtual Learning and Working from Home – A Guide for Parents Because of the pandemic, there are 46 states in total that have closed…

Food Battles with Toddlers/Preschool Aged Children You know as a parent the importance of how a well-rounded diet can improve your child’s health. Each meal…

If you are a parent to a tween, you already are aware of the different challenges that arise during this age. From the new-found independence,…

Technology Apps That Are Popular with Tweens and Teens Did you know that just over 50% of tweens own a smartphone by age 11? Furthermore,…

Self care… We preach it all the time to our kids, our friends and others in our lives…but how often do we take the time to…

Since starting the process of creating a website and online community designed for parents and guardians we often hear others ask why. We found that when we…