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Helping Children Deal with Anxiety: The Worry-Eater

Childhood anxiety is all too common in today’s world. Parents often ask me for concrete, practical ideas to help school-age children deal with worries. One

Encouraging Healthy Autonomy in Your Teen

“They are trying to grow up too fast!” is a complaint that we often hear from parents about their young teenagers. Parents often end up

Draw Your Lines in the Sand

Find it hard to say no? You’re not alone. At one time or another, we all fall victim to our own ill-defined limits. Whether it

Dealing with Self-Harming Behaviors in Teens

An increasingly common topic that I am asked about by parents and school counselors is self-harming behavior among teens. This issue puzzles counselors and frightens

Developing Resiliency for Our Fast-Paced Ever Changing World

We live in an ever-changing world. As soon as we buy a new computer or cellular phone, there is an update. Our environment, our economy,

Yes, YOU Are a Model

Ever feel like somebody’s always watching you? If you have children, then I’m assuming the answer is YES! I have heard several stories about parents