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Nixing the Negativity Bias in our Kids and Parenting

Nixing the Negativity Bias in our Kids and Parenting

Having a child who leans toward the negative or is outright a “no!” kind of kid can challenge parents. The brain’s negativity bias is a piece of this puzzle as to why your child is a glass-half-empty type of kid (and maybe you, too!). Summer was an anxious teen with perfectionistic tendencies. Her parents came to me with concerns about

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11 Benefits of Parent Groups

11 Benefits of Parent Groups

Being a parent of a child with special needs, behavioral, or mental health issues can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but it can also be lonely and isolating at times. From friends to family members or even your spouse, finding people who really get your kid and how they need to be supported is hard. When your child is

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OCD parenting

What Should I Do When Communication Is Broken Down With My Teen or Child?

This is a 3-Part Series on Improving Parent-Child Communication 15 Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen When communication between parents and teenagers breaks down, it can be a challenging and frustrating experience for both parties. However, it is important to remember that communication breakdowns are a normal part of any relationship and that with effort and patience,

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Why Parent and Child Communication Breaks Down

Why Parent and Child Communication Breaks Down

This is a 3-Part Series on Improving Parent-Child Communication What Should I Do When Communication Is Broken Down With My Teen or Child? 15 Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen As parents, we all want to have strong and positive relationships with our children. However, even the best intentions can sometimes result in communication breakdowns between parents

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13 Inspirational Parenting Quotes for Hard Times

13 Inspirational Parenting Quotes for Hard Times

It’s not easy to be a parent. So if you’re a first-time parent, you’ll certainly need all the help you can get. While there will always be very challenging days, these are not an excuse to be a bad parent. But don’t worry. Sometimes, you need just a little inspiration to get you by and remind you just how awesome

Read More »
Helicopter Parenting

How Helicopter Parenting Can Ruin Your Child

A child is every parent’s bundle of joy, and they have the natural instincts to protect them.  Children are seen as fragile and innocent, and it is natural for parents to want them to be healthy, happy, and successful. And sometimes, we can fall into the overparenting trap.  Hey, we have all been there!  With how the world is going

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Parenting Styles and Their Effect on Kid’s Mental Health

Parenting Styles and Their Effect on Kid’s Mental Health

As parents, one of our many responsibilities is to guide our children so that they grow up as independent and self-sufficient individuals. However, there is no cookie-cutter process when it comes to raising kids.  As each child is unique, the same parenting style may not work for everyone. Furthermore, each parent has his or her personality, values, and character that

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10 Sure-Fire Signs That You Are a Helicopter Parent

You know if you are a helicopter parent if you are always keeping a close eye on your children, like if you run when they skin their knees even though they aren’t crying. You call the teacher when your child gets a “C” on their test because you just can’t believe your kid did so badly. You do your child’s

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Side Effects of ADHD Medication | adhd medication

15 Side Effects of ADHD Medication: Can Meds Harm Kids?

15 Side Effects of ADHD Medication: Can Meds Harm Kids? Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD can be frustrating to a child wanting to succeed in school and socially, yet they find themselves unable to concentrate, control impulses and get tasks started.  Just remembering to grab their back pack everyday can be a hard mountain to climb!  Children with ADHD and their

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Student getting on a school bus

Strategies to Address Student School Refusal

This is a 3-Part Series on School Refusal What to do When Your Child Refuses to go to School How Neurofeedback Helps School Refusal Behaviors and Underlying Root Issues When a student refuses to go to school for extended periods, there is a tremendous amount of stress on the student, their family and school personnel to support the school enough

Read More »
Nixing the Negativity Bias in our Kids and Parenting

Nixing the Negativity Bias in our Kids and Parenting

Having a child who leans toward the negative or is outright a “no!” kind of kid can challenge parents. The brain’s negativity bias is a piece of this puzzle as to why your child is a glass-half-empty type of kid (and maybe you, too!). Summer was an anxious teen with perfectionistic tendencies. Her parents came to me with concerns about

Read More »
11 Benefits of Parent Groups

11 Benefits of Parent Groups

Being a parent of a child with special needs, behavioral, or mental health issues can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but it can also be lonely and isolating at times. From friends to family members or even your spouse, finding people who really get your kid and how they need to be supported is hard. When your child is

Read More »
OCD parenting

What Should I Do When Communication Is Broken Down With My Teen or Child?

This is a 3-Part Series on Improving Parent-Child Communication 15 Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen When communication between parents and teenagers breaks down, it can be a challenging and frustrating experience for both parties. However, it is important to remember that communication breakdowns are a normal part of any relationship and that with effort and patience,

Read More »
Why Parent and Child Communication Breaks Down

Why Parent and Child Communication Breaks Down

This is a 3-Part Series on Improving Parent-Child Communication What Should I Do When Communication Is Broken Down With My Teen or Child? 15 Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen As parents, we all want to have strong and positive relationships with our children. However, even the best intentions can sometimes result in communication breakdowns between parents

Read More »
13 Inspirational Parenting Quotes for Hard Times

13 Inspirational Parenting Quotes for Hard Times

It’s not easy to be a parent. So if you’re a first-time parent, you’ll certainly need all the help you can get. While there will always be very challenging days, these are not an excuse to be a bad parent. But don’t worry. Sometimes, you need just a little inspiration to get you by and remind you just how awesome

Read More »
Helicopter Parenting

How Helicopter Parenting Can Ruin Your Child

A child is every parent’s bundle of joy, and they have the natural instincts to protect them.  Children are seen as fragile and innocent, and it is natural for parents to want them to be healthy, happy, and successful. And sometimes, we can fall into the overparenting trap.  Hey, we have all been there!  With how the world is going

Read More »
Parenting Styles and Their Effect on Kid’s Mental Health

Parenting Styles and Their Effect on Kid’s Mental Health

As parents, one of our many responsibilities is to guide our children so that they grow up as independent and self-sufficient individuals. However, there is no cookie-cutter process when it comes to raising kids.  As each child is unique, the same parenting style may not work for everyone. Furthermore, each parent has his or her personality, values, and character that

Read More »

10 Sure-Fire Signs That You Are a Helicopter Parent

You know if you are a helicopter parent if you are always keeping a close eye on your children, like if you run when they skin their knees even though they aren’t crying. You call the teacher when your child gets a “C” on their test because you just can’t believe your kid did so badly. You do your child’s

Read More »
Side Effects of ADHD Medication | adhd medication

15 Side Effects of ADHD Medication: Can Meds Harm Kids?

15 Side Effects of ADHD Medication: Can Meds Harm Kids? Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD can be frustrating to a child wanting to succeed in school and socially, yet they find themselves unable to concentrate, control impulses and get tasks started.  Just remembering to grab their back pack everyday can be a hard mountain to climb!  Children with ADHD and their

Read More »
Student getting on a school bus

Strategies to Address Student School Refusal

This is a 3-Part Series on School Refusal What to do When Your Child Refuses to go to School How Neurofeedback Helps School Refusal Behaviors and Underlying Root Issues When a student refuses to go to school for extended periods, there is a tremendous amount of stress on the student, their family and school personnel to support the school enough

Read More »
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