Tik Tok + Your Teen:  What To Do If Your Teen Thinks They Have a Serious Mental Health Issue

Tik Tok + Your Teen: What To Do If Your Teen Thinks They Have a Serious Mental Health Issue

As we discussed in our last post, there are some aspects of mental health being discussed on social media that we love; and there are some parts that are making things hard.   We know there are a lot of conversations happening in households across the …

Social Media and Mental Health Awareness: The Pros and Cons

Social Media and Mental Health Awareness: The Pros and Cons

Information of all kinds is so much more accessible these days than it has been in the past.  And, on the bright side, there has been a significant rise in information and awareness around mental health issues.  After decades of shame and stigma surrounding mental …

Try this One Trick To Add Mindfulness To Your Day

Try this One Trick To Add Mindfulness To Your Day

Do you ever try to take a relaxing moment to yourself, and then notice your brain is escaping to the never ending to do list, upcoming events, or a past mistake? Our brain tends to focus on the past or future, which can lead to …

6 Ways to Cope with the Holidays when you Have Postpartum Depression

6 Ways to Cope with the Holidays when you Have Postpartum Depression

All is calm… All is bright… but not for everyone.  If you just had a baby then your home is definitely not calm, there is probably a lot of crying and a lot of sleepless nights happening in your house.  And if you are struggling …

3 Ways To Support Healthy Screen Time Habits for Your Kids

3 Ways To Support Healthy Screen Time Habits for Your Kids

Too much screen time is a common concern among parents and it’s a question that comes up frequently in therapy sessions.  So we wanted to share some helpful information with you about it here. Some common fears that parents have is that screen time will …

Getting Your Teen to Master the Basics

Getting Your Teen to Master the Basics

As a parent, if you can teach your teen to master the basics then you will be setting them up to cope with the stressors of life in a healthy way. All parents want to prepare their children to be able to face challenging situations …

What to Expect When Your Teen is in Therapy

What to Expect When Your Teen is in Therapy

It’s very common for parents to feel lost when it comes to dealing with the challenges of parenting a teen. If these challenges become too much for your teenager, and you feel you need additional support to help them, therapy may be a wise option.  …

What to Expect When Your Child is in Therapy

What to Expect When Your Child is in Therapy

Making the decision to pursue therapy for your child Parenting is hard and it is even more challenging when your child is struggling and needs more support than you can provide. You may have gotten to this point because the feelings of frustration, worry and …

Have You Ever Wondered What Chores Are Age Appropriate?

Have You Ever Wondered What Chores Are Age Appropriate?

The topic of chores tends to come up in therapy for a number of reasons. Sometimes it is because parents are exhausted. Or, it is an inquiry into what is realistic. And other times it is because learning responsibility (and independence) is what would be …

An Easy Way to Raise Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence

An Easy Way to Raise Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence

One of the foundations of emotional intelligence is being able to identify emotions. One way kids learn about how to talk about and handle emotions is from their parents, both directly and indirectly.  How you handle emotions (yours and theirs) makes a significant impact. Yes, …